NCT06826976

Influence of Sensory Electrical Stimulation on Hand Functions in Chronic Stroke Patients

• Status: Enrolling By Invitation
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study investigates the impact of sensory electrical nerve stimulation (SENS) on hand function in chronic stroke patients. Thirty participants were randomly divided into two groups: Study Group (A): Received SENS combined with task-specific training. Control Group (B): Received only task-specific training. Assessments conducted before and after the intervention included measurements of grip strength, pinch strength, wrist range of motion, and performance on the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT).

Detailed description

This study explores the effectiveness of sensory electrical nerve stimulation (SENS) in enhancing hand function among chronic stroke patients. Thirty participants were randomly divided into two groups: Study Group (A): Received SENS combined with task-specific training. Control Group (B): Received only task-specific training. Assessment Methods: Before and after the intervention, both groups underwent evaluations using: Grip Dynamometer: To measure grip strength. Pinch Dynamometer: To assess pinch strength. Digital Goniometer: To determine wrist flexion and extension range of motion. Action Research Arm Test (ARAT): To evaluate upper limb functional performance.

Conditions

• Stroke
• Hand Functionality

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	sensory electrical stimulation	peripheral sensory electrical stimulation on median, ulnar, and radial nerves of affected upper limb, simultaneously with Task Specific Training program which included four subtests of Action Research Arm Test scale.
OTHER	task specific training program	received task specific training program only. Patients were tested pre and post treatment by Grip dynamometer, Pinch dynamometer, Digital goniometer and Action Research Arm Test Scale (ARAT).

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-04-01
• Primary completion: 2025-06-01
• Completion: 2025-06-10
• First posted: 2025-02-14
• Last updated: 2025-03-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt