Effects of Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) Versus Conservative Treatment on Upper Extremity Motor Function and ADLs in Chronic Stroke Patients
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Sponsor
- Superior University
- Enrollment
- 26
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Barthal index
Study Overview
Brief Summary
"Cerebral palsy (CP) affects gross motor function variably, with the spastic type notably impacting movement, coordination, and balance. Research highlights that spastic CP, characterized by muscle stiffness, can severely hinder activities like walking and running.
Detailed Description
Interventions such as gait training and vibrational therapy have shown promise in enhancing muscle function and body movements. A new device, EKKO, uses vibrational waves based on Neurotransmission Cognitive Theory to improve gross motor skills in children with CP by applying mechanical vibrations to nerve points. This study aims to compare the efficacy of EKKO therapy with traditional conservative treatments (such as range of motion exercises and balance training) in improving gross motor function in children with CP. Conducted over six months with randomized controlled trials, the research seeks to provide evidence-based insights into optimizing rehabilitation strategies for better motor performance and quality of life for CP patients.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 40 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Participants will be under the age of 40-75 years
- •Diagnosis: stroke
Exclusion Criteria
- •patients suffering from motor dysfunction due to other diseases (e.g., cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson's disease
- •Balance problem
- •Rheumatic diseases
- •High spasticity
Arms & Interventions
modified constraint induced movement therapy (mCIMT)
Intervention: modified constraint induced movement therapy (mCIMT) (Behavioral)
conservative treatment
Intervention: conservative treatment (Combination Product)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Barthal index
Time Frame: 12 Months
Barthel Index (BI) stands out as a widely utilized measure for assessing basic activities of daily living (ADL). Scores of 0-20 indicate "total" dependency. Scores of 21-60 indicate "severe" dependency. Scores of 61-90 indicate "moderate" dependency.
The use of FMA-UE
Time Frame: 12 months
measureing comprising 30 items for motor function and 3 items for reflex function, provides a comprehensive evaluation of motor abilities . In regards to UE feature, 33 elements evaluate motor function, six items assess sensitivity and proprioception, while the last 24 points rate joint pain and mobility. Every item of the assessment scale is marked on an ordinal level, from 0 to 2; the 0 value corresponds with the impossibility to perform a movement, and 2 represents the ability to perform a complete and adequate movement
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Muhammad Naveed Babur
Principal Investigator
Superior University