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Can Intensive Arm Training and Brain Retraining Improve Hand Function and Daily Life for Stroke Survivors

Impact of combining high-dose high-intensity upper limb training with motor learning techniques on improving hand functions and overall quality of life in individuals with chronic stroke. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/090377
Enrollment
70
Registered
2025-07-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G819- Hemiplegia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: High-dose, high-intensity upper limb training (INTERVENTION GROUP): A FITT-based exercise prescription tailored for individuals with CVA according to ACSM guidelines will be given to th

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a) A first-ever unilateral stroke (ischaemic or haemorrhagic) as defined by WHO, at least 6-months previously. b) Moderate upper limb impairment as defined by Fugyl-Meyer Assessment - Upper Extremity (Woodbury et al., 2007) score between 19-46 (to avoid ceiling and floor effects) c) Trace of muscle contraction in wrist extensor. Max 4 on the (Medical RCS) for shoulder elevation and elbow flexion/extension. d) Ability to follow 2 step commands.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a) Other neurological diagnoses. b) Serious cognitive impairment. c) Increased muscle tone in wrist/finger extensors. d) Orthopaedic Impairment or Visual disorder limiting the treatment. e) Unable to give informed consent form.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fugyl-Meyer Assessment- Upper Extremity (FMA-UE)Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline (T0), post-intervention (T1) at 4 weeks, and follow-up time points after 6 weeks (T2) in both groups.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Action Research Arm Test (ARAT)Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline (T0), post-intervention (T1) at 4 weeks, and follow-up time points after 6 weeks (T2) in both groups.;Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT)Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline (T0), post-intervention (T1) at 4 weeks, and follow-up time points after 6 weeks (T2) in both groups;Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL)Timepoint: Data will be collected at baseline (T0), post-intervention (T1) at 4 weeks, and follow-up time points after 6 weeks (T2) in both groups.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAjay O Pandey

Kasturba Gandhi Physiotherapy College

aopandey@gmail.com9662018159

Outcome results

None listed

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