NCT05765474

Motor Learning for Upper Limb Hemiparesis After Stroke

Motor Learning for Individuals With Upper Limb Hemiparesis After Stroke

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 28 (actual)
• Sponsor: Columbia University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this research is to learn about practice conditions that may benefit stroke survivors when learning to use their more affected arm to perform a task. Participants will be randomized into two groups. Experimental and control groups will differ by one practice variable that will not be disclosed until completion of testing procedures. Participants will practice a motor task using both their more and less affected arms for two consecutive days. A Pre-Test will be administered on Day 1 before the training begins. Immediate Transfer of Learning will be administered on Day 2 after the completion of training. Delayed (24-hour) Retention and Transfer Tests will be administered on Day 3.

Detailed description

Stroke involves loss of blood flow to the brain and can cause impaired upper limb motor function, resulting in long term disability. Targeted motor learning interventions can improve skill acquisition and functional upper limb use after stroke. For example, repetitive practice of a motor task has been shown to improve motor learning outcomes. However, more research is currently needed to identify important active ingredients in complex motor learning interventions and determine the most effective approaches for improving upper limb recovery after stroke. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a specific practice variable on motor learning for individuals with upper limb hemiparesis after stroke. This research will inform the development of future stroke rehabilitation interventions aimed at improving skill acquisition and motor learning.

Conditions

• Stroke
• Hemiparesis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Practice Variable	This group receives the practice variable. The practice variable being studied will not be disclosed until completion of testing procedures.
BEHAVIORAL	No Practice Variable	This group does not receive the practice variable. The practice variable being studied will not be disclosed until completion of testing procedures.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-03-22
• Primary completion: 2024-02-16
• Completion: 2024-02-16
• First posted: 2023-03-13
• Last updated: 2025-09-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States