Task-oriented training vs. hand-arm bimanual therapy in stroke recovery

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 randomized trial compares two rehabilitation approaches for adults who have had a stroke: task-oriented training and hand-arm bimanual intensive therapy. Thirty participants aged 45–70 with mild-to-moderate upper-limb impairment will be randomized to receive one of the two therapies over eight weeks at DHQ Hospital Nankana Sahib. Outcomes include the Action Research Arm Test for gross movement, the Nine Hole Peg Test for fine motor skills, and the Barthel Index for daily living activities, assessed before and after the intervention. Data will be analyzed with SPSS, using appropriate statistical tests and a 0.05 significance level. Normality will be checked, and analyses will consider group differences and within-group changes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* • Age 45-70

  * Gender (both male and female)
  * Pre diagnosed First-time stroke patients (ischemic or hemorrhagic)
  * Time since stroke: ≥3 months
  * Mild to moderate upper limb impairment (ABILHAND Questionnaire: Less than 50% of items rated as "impossible.")
  * Moderate functional independence in basic activities (Barthel Index score ≥ 60)
  * Ability to follow commands (MMSE \> 24 or equivalent cognitive screening)

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale score ≥ 3) or contractures

  * Other neurological conditions (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson and dementia)
  * Unstable medical conditions (diabetes and hypertension) that may interfere with participation
  * Participation in any other structured upper limb rehabilitation or experimental therapy within the past 3 months

Where it's running

• DHQ Hospital Nankana Sahib
  Nankana Sahib, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Aiza Yousaf, MS-OMPT — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PhD
• Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 03324390125

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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.