Status:
COMPLETED
Trunk Stabilization Exercises Affect the Activity of the Upper Limb
Lead Sponsor:
Military Institute od Medicine National Research Institute
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of trunk stabilization exercises on coordinated movement of the affected upper limb in patients after stroke, using the Armoe®Spring device and the "wall...
Detailed Description
Almost half of the stroke patients report impaired function of the upper limb and hand. Stability of the trunk is required for the proper movement of the body, including the legs and arms. The aim of ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 1) patients 5 to 7 weeks after ischemic stroke; 2) patients with hemiparesis after stroke; 3) subjects with poor trunk control; 4) subjects who were in a functional state allowing movements of the upper extremity; 5) muscle tension that allows movement; 6) no severe deficits in communication, memory, or understanding what can impede proper measurement performance;
Exclusion
- 1) lack of possibility to adjust the orthosis to the patient's treated limb, 2) bone instability (non-fused fractures, advanced osteoporosis), 3) permanent contracture of the treated limb, 4) open skin lesions in the area of the treated upper limb, 5) sensory deficits, disturbances, 6) shoulder subluxation or pain 7) increased spasticity, 8) increased involuntary movements, e.g. ataxia, dyskinesia, myoclonic seizures, 9) unstable life functions: contraindications related to the respiratory system or the cardiovascular system (instability or the need to use supportive devices), 10) the need for long-term intravenous therapy, 11) postural instability, 12) contraindication to a sitting position, 13) confused or uncooperative patients, 14) severe cognitive impairment, 15) patients requiring isolation due to infections, 16) severe vision problems (the patient is not in the ability to observe the elements displayed on the computer screen), 17) epilepsy.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 2 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 15 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05365945
Start Date
March 2 2020
End Date
March 15 2020
Last Update
May 9 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Military Institute of Medicine
Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland, 04-141