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To compare the effect of robotic therapy with conventional therapy in upper limb muscle tightness treated with Botulinum toxin-A in paralysis survivors

To compare the effect of robotic therapy with conventional therapy in upper limb spasticity treated with Botulinum toxin-A in stroke survivors

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/03/024272
Enrollment
60
Registered
2020-03-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G811- Spastic hemiplegia

Interventions

Intervention1: injection botulinum toxin -A and robotics plus conventional therapy in stroke patients: Study group will be given inj.Botulinum toxin-A in upperlimb spastic muscles followed by robotics

Sponsors

VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Stroke patients with post stroke duration of less than 2 years 2)Patient should be able to understand and follow simple verbal instructions 3)Focal spasticity in upper limb with a Modified Ashworth Scale �1+ and �3

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) History of any recent trauma to upper limb. 2) History of administration of botulinum toxin within 6 month. 3) History of Allergic to Botulinum toxin 4) Taking medication that could impair neuromuscular performance (e.g. baclofen, diazepam etc.) 5) Balance problems compromising safety while performing therapy. 6 Pregnancy, breast-feeding, or planned pregnancy during the study 7)Concurrent rehabilitation that could not be altered to the study treatment plan

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Compare the motor recovery in patients of upper limb spasticity treated with Botulinum toxin-A on being subjected to robotic therapy.Timepoint: 18 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
2. Compare the functional outcome in patients of upper limb spasticity treated with Botulinum toxin-A on being subjected to robotic therapy.Timepoint: 18 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMunim Tomar

vmmc and safdarjung hospital

munim.vmmc@gmail.com9891963688

Outcome results

None listed

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