Comparing Perceptual Motor Training and Repetitive Facilitation Exercises on UE in Stroke

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Nov 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to compare two types of therapy to help people who have had a stroke improve their arm and hand movements. The study will examine how well "perceptual motor training" and "repetitive facilitation exercises" work for stroke patients who have mild to moderate difficulty using their upper limbs. The goal is to find out which method is more effective in helping patients regain their motor skills and improve the quality of their movements.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be between 40 and 65 years old and have experienced their first stroke, confirmed by an MRI scan. They should have some weakness in their arm or hand but still be able to understand instructions for the exercises. The trial is not open yet, but it is important to note that individuals with certain conditions, like severe cognitive issues or significant pain in their arm, would not qualify to participate. Those who join can expect to engage in specific training sessions to help enhance their motor function and overall recovery from stroke.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• • Inclusion Criteria;
• • Both male and female patients.
• • Age 40-65 years
• • 1st ever stroke confirmed by MRI
• • mild-to-moderate upper-limb motor paralysis
• • sub-acute and chronic stroke patients
• • ability to understand tasks such as evaluations in the intervention
• • Modified Ashworth scale score \< 3
• • Mini Mental State Examination Score should be\>24 out of 30
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participants who have a history of significant neurological or psychiatric disorders, other than stroke, that could interfere with upper limb motor recovery
• • Patients with pain, contracture and profound atrophy in arm and fingers.
• • Participants with severe cognitive dysfunction that would interfere with understanding instructions from the physician or therapist.
• • Presence of any other musculoskeletal condition. e.g. (Frozen shoulder, any recent fractures of upper limb.
• • Any accompanying diseases or disorders, other than stroke, that could interfere with upper extremity training.
• • Uncontrolled health conditions for which exercise was contraindicated.