The effect of eccentric and task oriented upper limb strength training in chronic stroke patients.

The effect of eccentric and task oriented upper limb strength training in chronic stroke patients. - Upper limb strength training in chronic stroke

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON38226

Enrollment

Registered

2014-02-05

Start date

2014-02-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

Stroke

Interventions

An eight week (three days/week) program consisting of four weeks of upper-limb eccentric strength training and four weeks of upper-limb task oriented strength training will be carried out. Both stre

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Understanding Dutch language A clinical definite diagnosis of stroke At least six months post stroke Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of at least 24 Reduced arm function (Brunnstrom Fugl-Meyer score lower than 20 points) Ability of transport to Beatrixoord

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe visual deficits interfering with the comprehension or completion of presented games on the computer Shoulder problems such as frozen shoulder Treatment specifically focussed on the upper limb at the moment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The main study parameter for strength will be measured with the HHD. The upper limb function in the ICF activities domain will be the change in ARAT score. The ARAT assesses activities of daily living, coordination and dexterity of the upper limb.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Feasibility will be measured by the IMI and the attendance of the participants.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)