Improving arm function after stroke using task specific training

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Stroke; Stroke - Ischaemic; Stroke - Haemorrhagic

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001631392
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Newcastle

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-12-15
• Study Completion: 2023-08-30
• Last Update Posted: 9 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 76

Inclusion Criteria

1.Diagnosis of primary or recurrent stroke , including stroke caused by focal cerebral infarction (ischemic stroke), intracerebral haemorrhage, subarachnoid haemorrhage and cerebral venous thrombosis (Sacco, Kasner et al. 2013)
2.Participant discharged home (i.e. permanent address, may include care home/sheltered accommodation)
3. Participant at approximately 3 months post stroke (between 2.5 and 3.5 months post stroke)
4.Has remaining upper limb movement deficit defined as being unable to pick up a 6mm ball bearing from the table top, between index finger and thumb, and place it on a shelf 37 cm above table (item from Action Research Arm Test)
5.Informed written consent

Exclusion Criteria

1.Upper limb movement deficits attributable to non-stroke pathology
2.Unable to lift hand off lap when asked to place hand behind head
3.Severe fixed contractures of elbow or wrist (i.e. grade 4 on the modified Ashworth scale)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Action Research Arm Test [ immediately after the 6 weeks of intervention (primary time point)<br>at 6 months after intervention commencement<br>]