Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) for acquired brain injury: a clinical feasibility RCT.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Acquired brain injury, specifically traumatic brain injury and stroke.; Nervous System Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN22105243
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Ulster

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2011-09-01
• Study Start: 2015-02-02
• Last Update Posted: 3 March 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1. Participants with upper limb treatment as a main therapy requirement
2. Male and female (aged = 18 years old)
3. Six months to five years post first episode of ABI (stroke or TBI)
4. Movement criteria: Have a minimum of the following criteria and be able to complete three times:
4.1. 100 wrist extension
4.2. 100 extension/abduction of the thumb
4.3. Extension of 2 fingers > 00
4.4 450 shoulder flexion and abduction
4.5. 200 elbow extension from 900 flexed position
5. Follow two part spoken or written commands
6. Perform their baseline level of mobility with the mitt on their less effected upper extremity including walking/transfer/wheelchair use (independently/with supervision/with assistance)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Progressive neurological condition
2. Gross cognitive impairment or disorientation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Motor activity log<br> 2. Graded wolf motor function test<br><br> The time points are baseline, immediately post intervention and three months post intervention completion<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. EuroQOL<br> 2. Stroke self efficacy questionnaire<br> 3. Hospital anxiety and depression scale<br><br> The timepoints are baseline, immediately post intervention and three months post intervention completion<br>