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A study to compare the effect of two therapies on the improvement of hand functions in stroke patients.

Comparative efficacy of EMG Biofeedback Therapy and Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy on hand functions in patients with hemiplegia: a randomized clinical trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/06/054543
Enrollment
30
Registered
2023-06-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I639- Cerebral infarction, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: EMG Biofeedback Therapy : EMG Biofeedback Therapy with task oriented training, Standardized exercise program and home care advice for 4 weeks. Control Intervention1: Modified Constrain

Sponsors

Ranu Mukherjee
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Both male and female patients aged between 45-65 years. 2. The first attack of stroke diagnosed by Physician. 3. Three months to three years post stroke cases. 4. Patient with no cognitive deficit (Mini Mental State Examination score 24 or higher). 5. Brunnstrom hand recovery stage 4 and 5. 6. Patient should have the initiation of active wrist extension. 7. Spasticity grade up to 2 on Modified Ashworth Scale in upper extremity.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe pain in the affected arm (Numeric Pain Rating Scale score above 6). 2. Shoulder subluxation grade more than 2. 3. Patients diagnosed with aphasia, auditory and visual defect. 4. Diagnosed Neurological disorder like Parkinsonâ??s Disease, CRPS, Peripheral Neuropathies etc. affecting upper extremity. 5. Musculoskeletal conditions like fracture, contracture or deformities affecting upper extremity. 6. Any sensory impairment in the involved upper extremity. 7. Patients with hemineglect.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Active Range of Motion of wrist extension measured by Universal Goniometer. 2.Maximum Voluntary Isometric Contraction (MVIC) value of wrist extensor measured by EMG. 3.Functional Performance measured by Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale.Timepoint: 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not ApplicableTimepoint: Not Applicable

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSourov Saha

National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan)

sourov.saha.pht@gmail.com9433845886

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026