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Study to find which physiotherapy method is better for improving arm use and daily activities after stroke

Effectiveness of Action Observation Treatment versus Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy on Improving Upper Limb Function in Subacute Stroke Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106405
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-03-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I639- Cerebral infarction, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Action Observation Treatment: Participants observe videos demonstrating task-oriented upper limb activities and subsequently perform the observed movements under therapist supervision.

Sponsors

Malla Reddy College of Physiotherapy (SOAHS)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of subacute stroke 1 week to 6 months 2 Both Sexes and age between 30 to 80 years 3 Brunnstorm Stage 2 to 5 for the affected upper limb 4 Spasticity should be smaller than or equal to grade 3 in Modified Ashworth Scale 5 Patients should be able to understand and follow simple commands and no severe cognitive imairement Mini mental state Examination score more than or equal to 24 Hearing and visual acuity 20 by 20 to 20 by 80 that is normal to mild impairement with aids

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Completely Flaccid Upper limb with no voluntary movements Fugl Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity less than or equal to 20 2 Patients with recurrent strokes leading to bilateral limb involvement 3 Dementia Severe Depression or other neurological disorders affecting motor learning 4 severe neglect Visual field Deficits or inability to observe movements properly 5 Uncontrolled Cardiovascular diseases or Orthopedic conditions or other systemic illnesses limiting participation 6 Patients who have undergone intensive rehabilitation programs within the last 3 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fulg Meyer Assessment-Upper ExtremityTimepoint: Baseline (0 week),Post- Intervention (4 weeks)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional Independence MeasureTimepoint: Baseline (0 week) Post- Intervention (4 weeks)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactGUDITI SHRUTI

MALLA REDDY UNIVERSITY

2421PT010045@mallareddyuniversity.ac.in8106911579

Outcome results

None listed

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