Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Combined With Task-Related Training on Upper Limb Function in Subacute Hemiparetic Stroke Patients
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Upper Limb Function in Subacute Hemiparetic Stroke Patients
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
- Enrollment
- 18
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Fugl-Meyer Assessment of upper extremity scores (FMA-UE)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
To study the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) combined with occupational therapy on restoring the function of the weakened limb in subacute stroke patients.
Detailed Description
To study the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) combined with occupational therapy on restoring the function of the weakened limb in subacute stroke patients.
Investigators
Songsuda Roongsaiwatana
Principal Investigator
Mahidol University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients diagnosed with a first-ever stroke, presenting with unilateral weakness and accompanying arm weakness, in the subacute phase (2 weeks - 6 months).
- •Able to follow commands and cooperate in an active training program.
- •Patients must consent to participate in the research project by signing a consent form.
- •Aged between 18 and 80 years.
- •Exhibiting mild to moderate muscle spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale \< 3).
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients with other neurological disorders, such as traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, or those experiencing severe complications from treatment.
- •Unable to tolerate the use of TENS.
- •Contraindications for using TENS, such as having a pacemaker or infected skin lesions.
- •Unstable or uncontrolled vital signs or other comorbidities.
- •Communication difficulties that prevent following commands or cooperating in training.
- •Participants who refuse or withdraw from the research.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Fugl-Meyer Assessment of upper extremity scores (FMA-UE)
Time Frame: baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks post-intervention.
a stroke-specific, performance-based impairment index. It is designed to assess motor functioning, balance, sensation and joint functioning in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia
Secondary Outcomes
- Wolf motor function test (WMFT)(baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks post-intervention.)
- Box and block test (BBT)(baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks post-intervention.)
- Modified functional reach test (FRT)(baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks post-intervention.)