Telerehabilitation vs clinic-based constraint-induced therapy for upper limb in sub-acute 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

In this interventional study, adults aged 40-70 with a recent stroke will be assigned to either clinic-based CIMT or CIMT delivered through telerehabilitation. The goal is to see which method better improves upper limb function within six months post-stroke. A total of 28 participants will be enrolled using consecutive sampling and will receive high-intensity, task-specific training focused on the affected arm. Outcomes will compare functional gains and motor performance between the two delivery methods. The study is conducted at Madinah Teaching Hospital with University of Faisalabad as lead sponsor.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

\- Diagnosed cases of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. 2. Age between 40-70 years. 3. Both male and female. 4. Presented with stroke for once in a life and in a period of 6 months post stroke.

5\. Patient should not have any history of rehabilitation in his/her 6 months post stroke period. 6. Medically stable condition. 7. Ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions. 8. Minimum active wrist and finger extension required to participate in CIMT.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe cognitive impairment. 2. Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale score \>3). 3. Other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders affecting upper limb function.

  4\. Severe aphasia limiting effective communication. 5. Any other musculoskeletal deficits interfering with task performance. 6. Uncontrolled systemic medical conditions. 7. No attendant's support the session. 8. Depression that restrains participant to cooperate during the session.

Where it's running

• Madinah Teaching Hospital
  Faisalabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lieza Iftikhar
• Email: liezaiftikhar.dpt@tuf.edu.pk
• Phone: +923000649149

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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.