Status:
COMPLETED
Strength Training and Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-85 years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
People with stroke experience weakness and incoordination. Studies have shown that with functional task practice, people can increase motor control and strength to a certain extent. This study will in...
Detailed Description
To date most investigations of UE rehabilitation have examined single interventions. However, combining 2 efficacious interventions may enhance effectiveness. Both functional task training and strengt...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 40-85;
- a single unilateral middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke;
- no history of drug/alcohol abuse;
- ability to follow 3-step commands and provide informed consent;
- no history of other neural disorder/dysfunction (including epilepsy), no serious medical illness or refractory depression;
- at least 300 active upper extremity elevation in scapular plane (combination of flexion and abduction);
- ability to extend the wrist 20 degrees, and two fingers and thumb 10 degrees three times in a minute;
- permission of physician (BRRC medical director or BRRC neurologist) to participate in strength training.
Exclusion
- spasticity in elbow or hand (Modified Ashworth Scale \> 2);
- Motor Activity Log32 scores \>3 (which would indicate relatively good use of the upper extremity);
- ability to complete 135 degrees shoulder elevation easily with elbow straight (e.g., doesn't hold breath, movement is fluid, little to no effort tremor observed);
- ataxia, major sensory deficits, or hemi-inattention/neglect;
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00629005
Start Date
February 1 2008
End Date
September 1 2011
Last Update
January 29 2013
Active Locations (1)
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North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32608