Sensory Re-learning of the Upper Limb After Stroke — SENSUPP  

Stroke Clinical Trial

Official title: SENSory Re-learning of the UPPer Limb After Stroke (SENSUPP): a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The overall aim of this study is to investigate if sensory re-learning in combination with task-specific training is more effective than task-specific training alone to improve sensory function of the hand, dexterity, the ability to use the hand in daily activities, perceived participation and life satisfaction.

Clinical Trial Description

More than half of stroke survivors suffer from sensory impairments of their affected upper limb (UL), which can lead to long term problems to use the UL in daily life, such as personal care, household- and leisure activities. Few studies have evaluated if sensory re-learning in combination with task-specific training can improve the ability to perform daily hand activities and perceived participation. Therefore, there is a need for more studies. This is a single-blinded pilot randomized controlled trial with two treatment arms. Thirty persons with sensory impairments of the UL after stroke will be recruited and randomized to either sensory re-learning in combination with task-specific training or to task-specific training only. The training will consist of 2.5 hours of group training per session, 2 times per week for 5 weeks. Assessments will be conducted pre- and post-training and at 3 months' after the intervention.

Descriptive statistics (mean (SD) or median (min- max) will be used to characterize the study groups. Non-parametric statistics will be used for ordinal data and parametric statistics for continues data. To analyze between group differences, the Mann-Whitney test or Independent sample t-test will be used and Wilcoxon signed ranks test or paired t-test to analyze within group differences. The level of statistical significance will be set at p < 0.05. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Stroke

• NCT number: NCT03336749
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Lund University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: April 1, 2017
• Completion date: February 4, 2021