Effect of Adding Augmented Cues to Physical Therapy Intervention on Hand Function Post Stroke Patients
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to investigate the effect of adding augmented cues to conventional physical therapy intervention on hand function in patients with post-stroke hemiparesis. Fifty patients with subacute ischemic stroke will be randomly assigned to either a study group receiving augmented cue-based training in addition to conventional physical therapy or a control group receiving conventional physical therapy alone. Hand function will be assessed before and after the intervention period using the Nine-Hole Peg Test (NHPT), hand grip strength measured by a dynamometer, and pressure pain threshold measured by a pressure algometer. The findings of this study may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of augmented cue-based rehabilitation strategies in improving hand function after stroke.
详细描述
Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide and frequently results in impaired hand function, reduced dexterity, decreased grip strength, and limitations in activities of daily living. Conventional physical therapy is commonly used to improve upper extremity function; however, recovery of hand performance remains challenging for many stroke survivors.
Augmented cues provide additional sensory information through visual, auditory, or sensorimotor feedback that may enhance motor learning and neuroplasticity. Incorporating augmented cues into rehabilitation programs may improve patient engagement, increase repetition of task-specific movements, and facilitate functional recovery.
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to examine the effectiveness of adding augmented cue-based training to conventional physical therapy intervention in improving hand function among patients with subacute ischemic stroke.
A total of 50 participants meeting the eligibility criteria will be recruited and randomly assigned into two equal groups:
Study Group: Participants will receive augmented cue-based training combined with conventional physical therapy.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 40 Years 至 60 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •- Male and female patients.
- •Age between 40 and 60 years.
- •First-ever subacute ischemic stroke.
- •Time since stroke between 6 weeks and 6 months.
- •Unilateral upper limb involvement.
- •Able to understand and follow verbal instructions.
- •Medically stable and able to participate in the rehabilitation program.
- •Willing to provide informed consent.
排除标准
- •- Hemorrhagic stroke.
- •Bilateral stroke involvement.
- •Severe cognitive impairment or severe aphasia interfering with participation.
- •Severe visual or auditory deficits affecting training.
- •Severe upper limb spasticity that prevents hand training.
- •Other neurological disorders affecting upper limb function.
- •Severe musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb.
- •Participation in another rehabilitation trial during the study period.
- •Unstable cardiovascular or medical conditions.
研究组 & 干预措施
control group
Participants will receive a conventional physical therapy program for hand rehabilitation after stroke. Treatment will be administered three times per week for eight weeks (24 sessions), with each session lasting 60 minutes and including range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, stretching, and task-oriented hand training.
干预措施: Conventional physical therapy (Other)
musical gloves
articipants will receive the same conventional physical therapy program provided to the control group in addition to MusicGlove training. Treatment will be administered three times per week for eight weeks (24 sessions). MusicGlove will provide augmented visual, auditory, and performance feedback during task-specific hand training.
干预措施: Conventional physical therapy (Other)
musical gloves
articipants will receive the same conventional physical therapy program provided to the control group in addition to MusicGlove training. Treatment will be administered three times per week for eight weeks (24 sessions). MusicGlove will provide augmented visual, auditory, and performance feedback during task-specific hand training.
干预措施: musicgloves training (Device)
研究者
Mostafa Abdullah Abdelazim Ahmed
Resident
Cairo University