Comparing the Effect of functional strength training exercises on upper limb function given by physiotherapists and via video call in chronic stroke patients

Effect of contact versus telerehabilitation functional strength training on upper limb function in chronic stroke patients using upper extremity motor component of Fugl-Meyer Assessment: An experimental study - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/10/058796

Enrollment

Registered

2023-10-18

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-11-13

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: I639- Cerebral infarction, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: functional strength training via contact: exercises of arm and hand via contact to the CHRONIC STROKE PATIENTS group A protocol will be given for 1 hour daily 5days a week for 6 weeks

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a history of no more than one stroke;2. Ability to selectively actively extend at least 10 degrees at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and 20 degrees at the wrist;3. Stroke experienced more than 12 months before study enrollment, and upto 10 years.4. A score of 69 on the Modified Mini-Mental Status Examination.5.Age greater than 18 years and less than 60 years; and 6. More affected arm nonuse, defined as a score of less than 2.5 on the Motor Activity Log scale.7. Patient with mobile & internet.8. Males or females.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Excessive spasticity, de-fined as a score of 3 or more on the Modified Ashworth Spasticity Scale; 2. Grade III Inferior Shoulder subluxation/ Dislocation of the affected side shoulder; 3. Shoulder Pain > 7/10 on numerical VAS Scale 4. Currently participating in any experimental rehabilitation or drug studies 5. Unilateral neglect 6. Any other recent neurological deficit that affects arm function 7. Major Depression as identified by Major Depression Inventory(https://psychology-tools.com/test/major- depression-inventory)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Upper extremity motor component of Fugl-Meyer AssessmentTimepoint: 1month	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Modified Ashworth ScaleTimepoint: 1month;Motricity Index pinch sectionTimepoint: 1month	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public Contactsatish kanhyalal pimpale

k j somaiya college of physiotherapy

annamma@somaiya.edu9223402046

Outcome results

None listed

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