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Modulation of Upper Limb Spasticity Post-Stroke

NCT05069480 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 38

Last updated 2021-10-06

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Summary

Stroke is one of the commonest causes of severe disability in adults. Stroke often results in spasticity and motor impairments in the upper limb. Permanent upper extremity impairments can lead to limitations in activities of daily living, social participation, and quality of life. Spasticity may obscure motor learning ability after stroke. Spasticity control is one of the main aims of most therapists in the rehabilitation process for patients with chronic stroke. Traditional approaches for managing spasticity may not be enough for gaining satisfactory results. Virtual reality-based therapy is one of the most innovative and developments in rehabilitation technology. It could be effective in accelerating motor recovery and modulating spasticity for the involved upper limbs. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of virtual reality-based therapy on upper limb spasticity and motor functions in patients post-stroke.

Conditions

  • Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke
  • Spastic Hemiplegia
  • Upper Extremity Dysfunction

Interventions

DEVICE

Virtual reality-based training equipment.

It is a functional upper extremity rehabilitation device to provide specific therapy with augmented feedback. The equipment facilitates intensive task-oriented upper extremity therapy after stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological diseases and injuries. It combines adjustable arm support, with augmented feedback and a large 3D workspace that allows functional therapy exercises in a virtual reality environment.

OTHER

Traditional physical therapy program

The traditional physical therapy program aimed for inhibition of spasticity, facilitation of muscle action, and improving the motor functions of the involved upper limbs.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Umm Al-Qura University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ehab M Abd El Kafy, Ph.D · Professor of Physical Therapy -Umm Al Qura University.

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-10-01
Primary Completion
2021-05-30
Completion
2021-05-30

Countries

  • Saudi Arabia

Study Locations

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