Analyzing muscle activation in stroke rehabilitation using Motor Imagery and Action Observation

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the muscle activation of stroke survivors' upper limbs through electromyographic analysis during Motor Imagery (MI) and Action Observation (AO) rehabilitation techniques. By measuring muscle activity in the wrist and finger flexors and extensors, the research aims to understand how these techniques impact motor function recovery post-stroke. Conducted at the University of Salamanca, participants will engage in three experimental sessions to correlate electromyographic responses with functional independence, limb functionality, and cognitive factors. The findings are expected to enhance rehabilitation methods in occupational therapy and physiotherapy for stroke survivors.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being over 18 years of age
* Diagnoses of established stroke
* Present limitations or motor response deficiencies in the upper limb
* Maintain cognitive functions with the ability to follow the instructions of the interventions and evaluations (MOCA\>14)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with mental illness before the stroke
* Other systemic conditions on the central nervous system
* Cardiorespiratory system pathologies in severe cases
* Acute period, fever, muscle inflammation or myopathies
* Any type of vascular and organic insufficiency
* Liver disease or skin lesions in the area of application of the electrodes.

Where it's running

• Universidad de Salmanca
  Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Beatriz María Bermejo Gil, Dr
• Email: beatriz.bermejo@usal.es
• Phone: 622289468

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.