Health Condition 1: G998- Other specified disorders of nervous system in diseases classified elsewhere
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Educational program, Kinesiotherapy, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT): Participants will receive Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in group 1 with BTL-5000 series v300, SN 038-B-02947, accor
Sponsors
Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (i) First time stroke patients with diagnosed post stroke CRPS-1of stage 1in hemiparetic upper limb according to Budapest criteria12. (ii) Stable neurologic status. (iii) Sufficient cognitive function to learn. (iv) Sufficient communicative ability to engage with the therapists/caregiver. (iii) Age between 45 years to 65years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (i) Prior disorder or surgery impairing the movement of the affected upper limb. (ii) Duration of stroke is more than 6 months. (iii) Upper limb spasticity score greater than 3 in Modified Ashworth Scale. (iv) Presence of contractures in the affected upper limb. (v) Presence of Hemi-neglect. (vi) Complete flaccidity of the affected upper limb. (vii) Patients with diagnosed Brachial plexus injury. (viii) Contraindication for prescribing therapeutic exercises
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the effectiveness of LLLT vs. MT in post-stroke CRPS-1 type 1Timepoint: At the baseline (visit 1), at 4 weeks (visit 2), 8 weeks (visit 3) and at the end of the study or 12 weeks (visit 4). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| (i) To Assess Improvement in pain both during active & passive movements. (ii) To find out Sensory-motor improvement. (iii) To Assess Improvement in ADL. Timepoint: at the baseline (visit 1), at 4 weeks (visit 2), 8 weeks (visit 3) & at the end of the study or 12 weeks (visit 4). | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Saumen Kumar De
NRS Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed