At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Clinical diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (stroke), single event
- ✓Unilateral hemiplegia (one-sided paralysis)
- ✓Between 6 and 18 months post-stroke
- ✓Impairment of upper-extremity function with preserved motor capability (partial range of motion out of plane of gravity at shoulder, elbow, wrist; at least 10 degrees wrist motion and finger flexion/extension in 2 fingers)
- ✕Unstable or uncontrolled blood pressure
- ✕Uncontrolled seizures
- ✕Flaccid hemiplegia (complete loss of muscle tone in the paralyzed limb)
- ✕Severe cognitive impairment
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Mechanisms of Upper-Extremity Motor Recovery in Post-stroke Hemiparesis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Control and Experimental for Cerebrovascular Accident. Completed, enrolled 14 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The results of this study will provide sound, scientific evidence of physiologic mechanisms responsible for upper-extremity weakness; evidence of the processes involved in neuromuscular adaptation; and will elucidate the relationship between impairment and motor disability in post-stroke hemiparesis.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Following an initial testing session, you will complete a 5 week no training period. At the end of this period you will then participate in a 20 week therapy program - 10 weeks of Functional Task Practice (FTP) followed by 10 weeks of Power training (dynamic resistance exercise). Each 10 week block has 30 therapy sessions for a total of 60 sessions, each lasting approximately 1-1/2 hours. Follow up evaluations will be scheduled at 6 months and 12 months after completion of the entire 20 week therapy program.
Following an initial testing session, you will complete a 5 week no training period. At the end of this period you will then participate in a 20 week therapy program - 10 weeks of Power training (dynamic resistance exercise) followed by 10 weeks of Functional Task Practice (FTP). Each 10 week block has 30 therapy sessions for a total of 60 sessions, each lasting approximately 1-1/2 hours. Follow up evaluations will be scheduled at 6 months and 12 months after completion of the entire 20 week therapy program.