Stroke CVA chronic beroerte chronische fase
Conditions
Interventions
Twenty stroke patients receive reach training for the affected arm during 6 weeks, 3 times 30 minutes per week. The intervention group (10 persons, randomized) will train using the FurballHunt game an
Sponsors
Roessingh Research and Development, Enschede
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. At least 6 months post-stroke; 2. First ever stroke; 3. Stroke affecting the medial cerebral artery region (MCA); 4. Demonstrable motor limitations in upper proximal extremity (Fugl-Meyer< 45), with reach(-like) movement ability; 5. Ability to understand and follow instructions; 6. Ability to complete measurement and training sessions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Co-morbidity of disorders affecting use of the upper extremity; 2. Additional training/therapy of the affected arm during participation to the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Before and after the training (including follow-up after 1 month) changes in general arm function (Action Research Arm test and Fugl-Meyer assessment) and in motivation (Intrinsic Motivation Inventory) are quantified. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Besides clinical measures of arm function, additionally changes in reach performance are determined (during a maximal reach test). | — |
Contacts
Public ContactA.I.R. Kottink-Hutten
Roessingh Research and Development, Roessinghsbleekweg 33b
Outcome results
None listed