Tele-rehabilitation–based hand therapy vs clinic-based constrained movement therapy for chronic stroke

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, single-center study compares tele-rehabilitation-based modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT) with traditional clinic-based mCIMT in adults aged 35–75 who are at least 6 months post-stroke. Participants receive heat, stretching, range-of-motion exercises, and task-oriented activities with a constraint mitt on the unaffected arm, three times per week for six weeks, plus a daily home practice target of 4 hours. Outcome assessors are blinded to group assignment. The tele-rehab arm uses supervised virtual sessions and a home program, while the clinic arm delivers the same components in person. Primary endpoints are changes in upper-limb function from baseline to post-treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participant with age from 35 to 75 years
* Both gender
* Patients after 6 month of stroke.
* Participant with flexion and abduction at shoulder minimum 10-15 degree and 5-10 degree at wrist and thumb/digit.
* Participants with access to a smartphone or laptop with internet connectivity and the ability to use it for tele-rehabilitation sessions.
* Participant with modified ashworth scale score of 2 or higher.
* Participants who have internet access and can also engage in video conferences.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with any neurological issues apart from stroke that might impact motor function.
* Patient who is not able to follow the commands or are unable to cooperate.
* Patient with any autoimmune disorder like rheumatoid arthritis that might impact arm function.
* Patient with history of epilepsy. Participant who are involved in any fitness program that can improve upper extremity function.

Where it's running

• Shadman Medical Center, Lahore
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kainat Tariq, MSPTN — The University of Lahore, Lahore
• Study coordinator: Kainat Tariq, MSPTN
• Email: kainattariq06@gmail.com
• Phone: 03328256500

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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.