Health Condition 1: I639- Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Electromyographic driven multi-channel functional electrical stimulation device: Post-stroke patients with upper limb homolateral limb synkinesis during gait will undergo gait training
Sponsors
Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, MAHE, Manipal
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed sub-acute (15 to 180 days) or chronic (more than 180 days) medically stable post stroke patients 2. Ability to ambulate 10m without assistance 3. HLS in the upper limb with a modal Associated Reaction Rating Scale score of more than or equal to 1
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of other neurological or neurobehavioral or orthopedic or cardiopulmonary conditions that could affect upper limb or gait 2. Presence of contracture in the affected upper limb 3. Patients who have received baclofen or botulinum toxin treatment within 3 months prior to the day of screening 4. Patients with cognitive impairments (Saint Louis University Mental Scale less than or equal to 26 in patients with a high school education, and less than or equal to 24 in patients who do not have a high school education) 5. Patients with complete sensory loss in the affected upper limb 6. Any active dermatological conditions that could prevent the placement of the device over the affected upper limbs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Surface eletromyography, OpenCap, gyroscopes (two), Associated Reaction Rating Scale Timepoint: 0,4,8,12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM), 10m walk testTimepoint: 0,4,8,12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Abraham M Joshua
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Outcome results
None listed