Exploring New Approaches in Reaching Behavior Post Stroke

Stroke Clinical Trial

Official title: Training With or Without Upper Body Restraint During Reaching in Individuals Post Stroke

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

After 4 weeks of training the hypothesis that the more natural training program would yield greater functional changes was proven correct.

Clinical Trial Description

Analysis indicated that both methods improved reaching without trunk use Reaching performance scale (RPS), but the trunk -stabilized group led to more significant changes. Training under less restrictive conditions associated with Task-Related Training (TRT) (auditory feedback from trunk sensor) as compared to stabilized TRT, led to improved functional and impairment measure scores (WMFT, FM and shoulder flexion). Conclusion: Fading feedback with both training methods, during extended TRT reaching/grasping practice generally led to some improvements. However, as demonstrated by impairment and functional outcome measures, using TRT with an auditory feedback signals is a more effective approach than forcing the stabilization of the trunk during rehabilitation of the upper-limb. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Stroke

• NCT number: NCT00844870
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: April 2007
• Completion date: September 2008