Status:
COMPLETED
Rehabilitation of Arm Function Using a Biofeedback Method After Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
Bogumiła Pniak
Conditions:
Rehabilitation
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
45-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The research will make it possible to assess effects of rehabilitation of arm function with the use of biofeedback method and conventional therapies administered to patients at a chronic stage of reco...
Detailed Description
: In accordance with the study design, the group will comprise 100 patients with hemiparesis after stroke, participating in a health-resort based rehabilitation program during their stay in the Health...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- informed, voluntary consent of the patient;
- a single ischemic stroke experienced;
- hemiparesis;
- a minimum of 6 months from the stroke onset;
- age 45-75 years;
- elementary (basic) handgrip ability;
- stage 4-5 arm paresis according Brunnström scale;
- stage 3 disability according to Rankin scale;
- spasticity in the paretic arm up to 1 plus on the modified Ashworth scale;
- current health status, confirmed by a medical examination, allowing the person to take part in the study and in the exercise.
Exclusion
- lack of informed and voluntary consent of the patient;
- two or more strokes experienced, haemorrhagic stroke, brain stem and cerebellar stroke;
- impairments in higher mental functions adversely affecting the ability to understand and perform the tasks during exercise;
- visual field impairment;
- mechanical and thermal injuries potentially limiting handgrip function;
- coexisting neurological, rheumatic and orthopaedic conditions, including fixed contractures potentially affecting gripping abilities;
- unstable health condition;
- failure to complete the three-week rehabilitation program.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04777253
Start Date
April 1 2021
End Date
December 31 2021
Last Update
March 31 2022
Active Locations (1)
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University of Rzeszów
Rzeszów, Poland, 35-959