Effects of Proprioceptive Activities on Hand Function in Chronic Stroke Patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke; Proprioceptive Disorders

• Registration Number: NCT05087719
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

To determine effects of proprioceptive activities on hand function in chronic stroke patients

Detailed Description

Stroke is causing the long term disability worldwide. The patient in the chronic phase of stroke may suffer from long term hand disability along with both motor and sensory dysfunction. That causes hindrance in performing the ADLs. As the hand is the important organ performing major functions of daily living .So the early restoration of the motor as well as sensory function is necessary.

The motive of this study IS to determine effects of proprioceptive activities on hand function in chronic stroke patients. Total 40 chronic stroke patients will be included in the study. They will be randomly allocated in two groups by lottery method that fulfills the inclusion criteria of the study. In group A patients will be recruited and proprioceptive activities will be given to the affected hand for 3 days /week for 2 months. On the other hand in group B conventional therapy will be given for 3 days /week for 2 months. In sensory training graphesthesia and stereognosis will be checked by modified subtest of sensory integration praxis test and Byl-Cheney-Boczai Sensory Discriminator Test respectively. The motor task will be assessed by the wolf motor test. As a baseline treatment hot pack for 15 min will be given to both of the groups

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-10-15
• Primary Completion: 2021-07-15
• Study Completion: 2021-08-15
• Status Verified: 2021-10
• Study First Submitted: 2021-10-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-10-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-10-12
• Study First Posted: 2021-10-21
• Last Update Posted: 2021-10-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Either right or left sided hemiplegic patients post stroke 6 months to 4 years
• Can partially open and close hand and able to elevate arm to at least 60 degrees and bend to 45-60 degree against gravity.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patient with TBI, neuromuscular degenerative diseases, diabetes, heart disease, fracture of hand ,.muscular skeletal injuries of hand or birth deformities of hand
• Patients having any known or diagnosed psychological condition or unable to follow the command for exercise.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Byl-Cheney-Boczai Sensory Discriminator Test	15 minutes	For the stereognosis
Graphesthesia (modified sub test of sensory integration praxis test)	15 minutes	to assess Graphesthesia
wolf motor assessment scale	15 minutes	The scale was categorized from 0-5.0 represents that UE doesn't attempt tested.1 represents that the UE being tested does not participate functionally.2 represents that UE does movements minor readjustment or change in position, but requires assistance.3 represents UE does movement but movements is effected to certain degree by synergy or performance gradually or with effort.4 represents that movement was close to normal slight slower lack accuracy.5 represents that movement seems to be accurate

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Riphah International University; 🇵🇰 Islamabad, Fedral, Pakistan