NCT06548295

Effects of mCIMT vs CT on Upper Extremity Motor Function and ADLs in Chronic Stroke Patients

Effects of Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) Versus Conservative Treatment on Upper Extremity Motor Function and ADLs in Chronic Stroke Patients

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 26 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

"Cerebral palsy (CP) affects gross motor function variably, with the spastic type notably impacting movement, coordination, and balance. Research highlights that spastic CP, characterized by muscle stiffness, can severely hinder activities like walking and running.

Detailed description

Interventions such as gait training and vibrational therapy have shown promise in enhancing muscle function and body movements. A new device, EKKO, uses vibrational waves based on Neurotransmission Cognitive Theory to improve gross motor skills in children with CP by applying mechanical vibrations to nerve points. This study aims to compare the efficacy of EKKO therapy with traditional conservative treatments (such as range of motion exercises and balance training) in improving gross motor function in children with CP. Conducted over six months with randomized controlled trials, the research seeks to provide evidence-based insights into optimizing rehabilitation strategies for better motor performance and quality of life for CP patients.

Conditions

• Chronic Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	modified constraint induced movement therapy (mCIMT)	Restraint the involved extremity by using a mitten. Repetitive task practice i.e filling a glass, drinking a glass of water, and eating with a spoon , stacking cones and stacking blocks, grasping and releasing of an object, reaching forward and sideways, lifting and dropping of an object from the one end of table to the other end. The shaping exercises included cube stacking, card turning, throwing balls into a box, grasping/holding and placing objects of different sizes, and drawing and painting exercises. Intervention: 5 sessions per week for 50 minutes for 6 weeks
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	conservative treatment	The conservative rehabilitation program consisted of upper-limb range of motion exercises, positioning, stretching, and strengthening exercises, Passive mobilization of the shoulder ,elbow , wrist and small joints of hand Stretching of the affected arm including biceps, triceps and muscles of forearm and hand. Strengthening exercises of upper arm and forearm muscles involved. Intervention: 5 sessions per week for six weeks and 50 mintues

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-10-01
• Primary completion: 2024-05-01
• Completion: 2024-09-30
• First posted: 2024-08-12
• Last updated: 2024-08-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan