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Effects of Modified Constraint-Induced on Chronic Stroke Patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Stroke
Rehabilitation
Interventions
Other: Proprioceptive Training
Other: conventional rehabilitation
Other: modified constraint-induced therapy
Registration Number
NCT04873908
Lead Sponsor
Acibadem University
Brief Summary

In the present study, it was aimed to compare the proprioception training applied in addition to conventional treatment and Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy treatment in patients with chronic strokes and to investigate the effects on proprioception, spasticity, functional motor skills and daily living activities in the upper extremity.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria
  • Post stroke hemiparetic patients of six months
  • spasticity ≤ Grade -3 on modified Ashworth scale
  • those patients capable of extension of at least 10º each at Metacarpophalangeal (MCP), Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) and Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) joints and 20º at wrist joint
  • a score of 24 or higher on the Modified Mini-Mental State Examination
  • no excessive pain in the affected upper limb, as measured by a score of 4 or higher on a 10-point visual analog scale
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with history of previous stroke,
  • angina,
  • uncontrolled hypertension, on medication that could impair neuromuscular performance,
  • wrist or finger pathologies, significant visual or hearing impairment,
  • balance problems which may compromise safety during sound upper limb constraint,
  • unwilling to participate

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Proprioceptive TrainingProprioceptive Training-
conventional rehabilitationconventional rehabilitation-
Modified constraint-induced therapymodified constraint-induced therapy-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Fugl-Meyer assessment testScore change after 6 weeks of intervention compared to baseline

The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is a stroke-specific, performance-based upper extremity function. The maximum available score is 66 and The minimum available score is zero.The higher total score means better motor function in the arm

Action Research arm testScore change after 6 weeks of intervention compared to baseline

The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is a 19 item observational measure used by physical therapists and other health care professionals to assess upper extremity performance. The maximum available score from the 19 items was 57. The higher total score means better motor function in the arm

Motor Activity LogScore change after 6 weeks of intervention compared to baseline

Daily use of the affected upper extremity was assessed using Motor Activity Log. It is a self-statement questionnaire to determine the frequency and quality of movement in the upper extremity. Score range is 0-5, The higher total score means better motor function in the arm

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Modified Ashworth ScaleScore change after 6 weeks of intervention compared to baseline

Modified Ashworth Scale was measure muscle spasticity. It is among the most commonly used scales for clinical and research purposes. The resistance against passive movement is evaluated on a scale of 0-4 points.The lower total score means better spasticity in the arm

thumb localizing testScore change after 6 weeks of intervention compared to baseline

A proprioception examination, called the 'thumb localizing test' (TLT), is described as a technique for testing 'limb localization'. With the patient's eyes closed, the examiner positions one of the patient's upper limbs (fixed limb) and asks him to pinch the thumb of that limb with the opposite thumb and index finger (reaching limb).It is evaluated on a 0-3 point scale. The lower the total score, the better the proprioceptive in the arm.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Acibadem University

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Istanbul, Turkey

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