Comparison of hand movement between two robotic training conditions in patients with paralysis of one side of body

Comparison of muscle activity and motor learning between restrained and unrestrained conditions using robotic hand training device in patients with stroke : a randomized crossover trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/10/059335

Enrollment

Registered

2023-10-31

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G819- Hemiplegia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Robotic Hand Training.: Participants will undergo hand training using robotic device in which participant will be seated on the chair with the back rest, forearm will be supported on th

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: First ever unilateral ischemic/ Hemorrhagic stroke diagnosed by CT scan or MRI, Age group between 18-80 years, Patients with subacute, and chronic stroke, Having a sitting balance and being able to maintain at least 45-60 mins, Full Passive ROM for Wrist and MCP, PIP, and DIP joints, Modified Ashworth Scale score of the distal part of the upper limb less than or equal to 2 for finger flexor and finger extensor, Patients who are able to do 10º wrist extension, 10º finger extension and 10º of thumb extension or abduction, Patient having a functional vision.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: MOCA score of Combined fractures with or without metal implants, Severe neuralgia of upper limb and Hand (NPRS > 5), Wernick’s Aphasia and Global Aphasia, Patients with perceptual dysfunction like hemispatial neglect (Line bisection test), apraxia, and finger agnosia, Visual impairment such as homonymous hemianopia, Complex regional pain syndrome

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Root mean square value of the maximum amplitude of Muscle Contraction in milivolt of the upper limbs muscles through Surface EMG. Motor Learning through the score of the assessment game. Timepoint: At Day 1 ( baseline) At Day 2 At Day 3	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Measurement of angle in shoulder joint abduction and trunk flexion using the Kinovea software. Assessment of muscle activity Pre and Post-training through surface Emg. Participant’s interview using the Post training Satisfaction QuestionnaireTimepoint: At Day 2 At Day 3	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Senthil Kumaran D

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal

john.solomon@manipal.edu9945670671

Outcome results

None listed

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