Yawn induced limb movements in stroke patients with arm weakness

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Stroke; Yawning Induced Movements in an otherwise paralysed limb; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Stroke - Ischaemic

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000022662
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Benjamin Mulo

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-01-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

Age >18
Cerebrovascular Accident (aka Stroke) presenting in 3-13 days
Stroke associated with motor deficit (paralysis) of the upper limbs
Able to give consent/assent
Family member able to give assent on behalf of patient

Exclusion Criteria

Severe stroke or co-morbidities that make early death more likely
Previous Stroke
Significant movement disorders ( Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified