Effectiveness of near-infrared spectroscopy to enhance the efficacy of motor imagery-based rehabilitation in stroke patients

Effectiveness of neurofeedback using near-infrared spectroscopy to enhance the efficacy of motor imagery-based rehabilitation in stroke patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2018/05/013654

Enrollment

Registered

2018-05-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G938- Other specified disorders of brain Health Condition 2: null- STROKE with hemiparesis

Interventions

Intervention1: NIRS(Near infrared spectroscopy) with motor imagery: After baseline assessment (PRE), participating patients will receive mental practice with motor imagery accompanied by neurofeedback

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Written informed consent from participants • A clinical and radiological diagnosis of stroke with hemiparesis • More than or equal to two weeks from initial symptom onset • No contraindications to NIRS

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Denied informed consent. 2.Hemianopia. 3.Moderate-to-severe aphasia. 4.Neglect. 5.Sensory loss. 6.Cognitive disturbance (mini-mental state examination [MMSE] >=23) 7.Depression. 8.Any contraindications to NIRS.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Using Near-infrared spectroscopy to measure cortical activation changes weekly for 3 monthsTimepoint: Using Near-infrared spectroscopy to measure cortical activation changes weekly for 3 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Assess motor function at the end of 3 monthsTimepoint: Assess motor function at the end of 3 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShakthi K J S

Aiims

drkameshwarprasad@gmail.com9868398260

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026