Status:
UNKNOWN
Action Observation Treatment (AOT) as a Rehabilitation Tool
Lead Sponsor:
Neuromed IRCCS
Conditions:
Stroke, Acute Hemiplegia, Apraxia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Epidemiological studies report that 85% of stroke survivors show hemiparesis and a percentage ranging from 55% to 75% report upper limb functional impairment. Early rehabilitation in stroke patients w...
Detailed Description
1. Study Rationale: Epidemiological studies report that 85% of stroke survivors show hemiparesis and a percentage ranging from 55% to 75% report upper limb functional impairment. Early rehabilitation ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- first ever ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by CT/MRI, no later than 30 days from acute event, or chronic stroke patients (more than three months from the acute event) with apraxia,
- aged 18-85 years,
- Upper limb plegia or paresis with muscle strength in grasping Medical Research Council (MRC) \< 4,
- ability to understand and carry out simple verbal instruction,
- Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) ≥ 20.
Exclusion
- previous cerebral ischemic or hemorrhagic event,
- severe psychiatric disorders,
- pre-existing rheumatic, orthopedic or muscular affection involving the upper limb,
- moderate to severe fluent aphasia,
- Neglect.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02235350
Start Date
June 1 2014
End Date
June 1 2015
Last Update
September 10 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Neuromed IRCCS, Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo
Pozzilli, Isernia, Italy, 86077