Effect of a cold therapy modality and blood flow restriction techniques for improving hand function
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: G94- Other disorders of brain in diseases classified elsewhere
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2020/11/029308
- Lead Sponsor
- KLE Academy Higher Education and Research Institute of Physiotherapy
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
1.Age group of 40-70 years.
2.History of any neurological condition resulting in upper limb spasticity.
3.Brunnstrom stage of 4 and 5 who are able to understand commands.
4.Chedoke McMaster Assessment score of >=3.
Individuals who do not show a hyper reactive response to Cold Pressor test
Exclusion Criteria
1.Individuals that received bothulin injection in the last 4 months or who are on antispastic drugs.
2.History of peripheral vascular diseases.
3.History of cardiovascular diseases.
4.Uncontrolled Hypertension
5.Reduced and altered sensations.
6.Peripheral Neuropathy.
7.Cold urticaria.
8.Latex allergy.
9.Ulcers and skin lesions on the hand.
10.History of upper limb fractures in the last 4 months
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Modified Ashworth ScaleTimepoint: Baseline and at the end of 2 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Wolf Motor Function TestTimepoint: Baseline and at the end of 2 weeks