Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Stroke Recovery
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Adults Post-Stroke With Mild Upper Extremity Impairment
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Stroke
Upper Extremity Paresis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 12 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and have some movement ability in their affected arm. Participants will take part in daily therapy sessions focused on improving the use of their weaker hand.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 6 months post stroke
- I can move my wrist at least 20 degrees upwards
- I can extend or move my thumb at least 10 degrees
- I can extend all my finger joints at least 10 degrees
- I have a Motor Activity Log score above 2.5
You may not be able to join if
- I scored less than 24 on the Mini Mental State Exam
- I cannot answer the Motor Activity Log questions
- I cannot come to the lab for treatment
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Constraint-Induced Therapy (CI Therapy) is a behavioral approach to neurorehabilitation and consists of multi-components that have been applied in a systematic method to improve the use of the limb or function addressed in the intensive treatment. CI Therapy for the more-affected upper extremity (UE) post-stroke is administered in daily treatment sessions over consecutive weekdays. Sessions includ…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* At least 6 months post stroke
* The ability to demonstrate the minimum UE active movement criteria of 20 degrees of wrist extension from a fully flexed position, 10 degrees of thumb extension or abduction, and 10 degrees of extension of all finger joints.
* Mean score of \>2.5…
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