Study of Sensory Deficits in the Upper Limb After Stroke

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke
• Interventions: Other: No intervention

• Registration Number: NCT01685788
• Lead Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Brief Summary

The overall aim of the project is to gain insight in sensory deficits and recovery patterns in the upper limb post stroke and its association with brain lesion localisation. Furthermore, the investigators will identify associations of deficits in sensory modalities with upper limb impairments, activities and participation at different time points after stroke. Identification of the sensory deficits, along with further insights in their relation with objective neurophysiological and neuroanatomical measures will contribute to the amelioration of goal-setting for the rehabilitation of upper extremity function after stroke. These functions are indispensable during several daily activities as well in different sports and leisure activities. This project is an important step towards a better delineating of treatment interventions for the upper limb and to a better guiding of individual needs for post-stroke treatment in the future.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2012-09-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-09-11
• Study First Posted: 2012-09-14
• Study Start: 2012-10
• Primary Completion: 2015-03
• Study Completion: 2015-03
• Status Verified: 2016-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-10-25
• Last Update Posted: 2016-10-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

• first-ever stroke as defined by WHO
• ≤ 5 days post stroke
• motor impairment and/or a sensory impairment
• ≥ 18 years old
• sufficient cooperation to execute evaluations

Exclusion Criteria

• other neurological impairments such as previous stroke, head injury or multiple sclerosis (these might affect sensory ability independently of the stroke)
• stroke-like symptoms caused by subdural hematoma, tumour, encephalitis or trauma
• no informed consent
• pre-stroke Barthel Index < 95 out of 100 points (to be able to distinguish between pre-existing disabilities and disabilities resulting from the stroke)

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
study participants	No intervention	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in sensory function in upper limb from baseline up to 6 months post stroke	6 months post stroke

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in motor function in upper limb from baseline up to 6 months post stroke	6 months post stroke

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UZ Leuven; 🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium