NCT07301606

Static Versus Dynamic Splints for Wrist Spasticity in Stroke Patients

Static Versus Dynamic Wrist-Hand Splints to Reduce Wrist Spasticity in Subacute Hemiplegic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Control Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 20 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Lahore · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether different types of wrist-hand splints can reduce wrist flexor spasticity in subacute hemiplegic stroke patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does a dynamic wrist-hand splint reduce wrist spasticity more effectively than a static splint? * Does one type of splint lead to better functional outcome during use? Researchers will compare participants who receive a static splint with those who receive a dynamic splint to see which splint provides greater improvement in wrist spasticity. Participants will: * Wear either a static or dynamic wrist-hand splint according to the assigned study group. * Undergo wrist spasticity assessments before and after the intervention using a standardized clinical scale.

Conditions

• Stroke
• Spasticity
• Hemiplegia
• Post Stroke Recovery

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Static Wrist-Hand Splint	Intervention 1: The static wrist-hand splint is a rigid device that holds the wrist and fingers in a fixed position. It is custom-fitted to each participant and worn according to a defined rehabilitation protocol, typically for several hours per day. The static splint provides continuous support to prevent wrist flexor contractures and reduce spasticity. The primary focus is on maintaining proper joint alignment and minimizing muscle hypertonicity.
DEVICE	Dynamic Wrist-Hand Splint	Intervention 2: The dynamic wrist-hand splint is a device designed to allow controlled, graded wrist and finger extension while limiting excessive flexion. It is custom-fitted to each participant and worn according to a rehabilitation protocol, typically for several hours per day. It permits movement within a safe range while applying gentle extension forces to reduce wrist flexor spasticity. This intervention aims to actively modulate muscle tone while maintaining functional mobility.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-10-01
• Primary completion: 2025-10-31
• Completion: 2025-11-15
• First posted: 2025-12-24
• Last updated: 2025-12-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan