Upper extremity deficits in chronic stroke patient. Upper extremity deficits,
Conditions
Interventions
The experimental group will receive non invasive brain stimulation technique which will be follwed by behavioral training based on Bobath approach.,The control group will receive the sham brain stimul
Brain Stimulation and Bobath approach,Sham brain stimulation and Bobath approach
Sponsors
None
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 79 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: First ever stroke aleast 6 months back confirmed by CT/MRI findings. No cognitive impairment. Moderate to severe deficits of upper extremity imapirement vonfirmed by FMA-UE. Able to perform reach to grasp atleast once with the paretic hand. Able to sit independently for atleast an hour. Right hand dominance.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Shoulder subluxation or severe pain of the affected upper extremity. Hemineglect . Visual field deficit . Contraindication of TMS such as presence of metal implants on skull or history of seizure. History of other central or perpheral neurological disorders. Previous participation in brain stimulation intervention.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cortical Excitability Baseline, immediately after intervention and at 5 days follow up Motor Evoked Potential | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Kinematic measures for hand function baseline, immediately after intervention and at 5 days follow up Total Movement time, peak velocity of transport and grip aperture | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactJarugool Tretriluxana
Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed