Stroke Circulatory System Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction
Conditions
Interventions
Stroke patients with upper limb impairments who meet inclusion criteria will be randomised into one of three groups:
1. Control group: This is standard care (SC) only and is usual therapy that would
Sponsors
University of Strathclyde (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged more than or equal to 18 years 2. Clinical diagnosis of stroke 3. Sub-acute stage of stroke (up to three months from time of onset of stroke) 4. Some movement in affected arm and/or hand - Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) score of 4-56 (57 max score) 5. Medically stable hence suitable for physical rehabilitation 6. Ability to understand and follow simple instructions 7. Able to give informed consent when assisted to do so with suitable communication aids
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pre-existing upper limb deficits 2. Bilateral arm impairments 3. Severe visual or cognitive problems precluding participation in study protocol 4. Involved in any other intervention study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Arm function assessed by the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) at baseline, six weeks and six months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Kinematic (temporal and spatial parameters) assessment measured using sensors worn during a section of the ARAT 2. Hand function measured by the 9 Hole Peg Test 3. Stroke Impact Scale - to evaluate quality of life and disability changes Measured at baseline, six weeks and six months Additional outcome measures: 1. A patient and therapist questionnaire at 6 weeks to assess the acceptance of the visualisation system from their perspective 2. The safety of intervention assessed by number and nature of adverse events at end of intervention period and at follow up 3. Acceptance of the visualisation system will be assessed by withdrawal or dropout rates from study | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed