NCT05133219

The Effect of ıntensified Sensory-based Therapy on Upper Extremity Functions and Activities of Daily Living

The Effect of ıntensified Sensory-based Therapy on Upper Extremity Functions and Activities of Daily Living in Patients With Chronic Stroke

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Kocaeli University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 80 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Sensory dysfunction following stroke is a common condition. The deficiency in the somatosensory system negatively affects the learning of new motor skills by preventing feedback from the sensory system, and it can also cause problems in daily life, personal care, productivity, and leisure activities. Somatosensory impairment is often overlooked, as rehabilitation often focuses on motor abilities in the affected extremity. In the studies reviewed, it is stated that sensory dysfunction is seen in approximately 50% of stroke patients. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of intensified sensory-based therapy applied to the affected upper extremity sensory functions in individuals with chronic stroke on the upper extremity functions, quality of life, and independence of daily living activities.

Detailed description

Sensory dysfunction following stroke is a common condition. The deficiency in the somatosensory system negatively affects the learning of new motor skills by preventing feedback from the sensory system, and it can also cause problems in daily life, personal care, productivity, and leisure activities. Somatosensory impairment is often overlooked, as rehabilitation often focuses on motor abilities in the affected extremity. In the studies reviewed, it is stated that sensory dysfunction is seen in approximately 50% of stroke patients. The aim of the study; The aim of this study is to examine the effects of intensified sensory-based therapy applied to the affected upper extremity sensory functions in individuals with chronic stroke on the upper extremity functions, quality of life, and independence of daily living activities. Thirty patients with chronic stroke will be randomized 1:1 to study (n:15) and control (n=12). Thumb localization test, finger swipe test, stereognosis test, and two-point discrimination test will be used to evaluate the sensory functions of individuals. Demographic information of individuals will be recorded with a sociodemographic information form. Before the treatment, the sensory levels of all patients will be determined by thumb localization, finger scrolling and stereognosy tests. Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT), Modified Frenchay Scale (MFS), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) and Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQOL) will be administered before and after treatment.

Conditions

• Stroke
• Sensory Defect

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Occupational Therapy	Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations). Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent-or live better with-injury, illness, or disability.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-05-23
• Primary completion: 2022-08-08
• Completion: 2022-09-02
• First posted: 2021-11-24
• Last updated: 2022-09-21

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)