Does an intensive, functionally-based motor training program improve the hand function of people with acquired brain impairment
Completed
- Conditions
- Acquired brain impairment (stroke, TBI, other ABI)Neurological - Brain
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12606000173594
- Lead Sponsor
- Queensland Health
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
1. ABI within past 5 years2. Unable to achieve a score greater than 45 (80%) on the Action Research Armtest3. Cognitively and physically able to participate in an intensive program of repetitive, task-specific motor re-training to improve hand function.
Population: All Adults, admitted to the Rehabilitation Service at The Townsville Hospital will be screened for eligibility.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Co-existing hand injury or disease other than ABI (e.g. fractures, MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, peripheral nerve injury)2. Unlikely to be able to complete the 6 week study period (e.g. leaving town, medically unwell/unstable).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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