NCT06465251 Effects of Home-based CIMT and Clinic-based CIM on Stroke
| NCT ID | NCT06465251 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Condition | Motor Function |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 96 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-03-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-12-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 96 participants in total. It began in 2024-03-01 with a primary completion date of 2024-12-01.
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Brief Summary
Constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) is based on the theoretical basis that constraining the unaffected limb following injury of the brain such as stroke can help overcome learned non-use. It comprises of constraint of the unaffected limb, massed tasks practice with the affected limb and a behavioral contract known as the transfer package whereby use of the affected limb is extended to the real-world situations. home-based rehabilitation is likely to be cost-effective, and it may reduce cost for patients in terms of hospital charges and transport fares. However, one of the major problems with the existing home-based CIMT protocols is that, they used number of hours spent carrying out tasks practice as the measure of intensity of practice, and it has been argued that, such method is not clear and it does not reflect the correct intensity of practice.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * have stroke 1-2 years before * moderate disability * a score of 1 to 3 on the motor arm item of the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) * a score of 3 or more on the upper arm item of the Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) * no significant cognitive impairment (a score of ≥24 points on Minimental state examination) Exclusion Criteria: * patients with re-stroke * serious orthopaedic conditions such joint contracture, osteoarthritis and burns that will interfere with carrying out CIMT * who are receiving rehabilitation at the time of the study
Contact & Investigator
Shamay Ng, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06465251 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 50 Years or older, studying Motor Function. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06465251 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06465251 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at shamay.ng@polyu.edu.hk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06465251 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06465251 clinical trial?
NCT06465251 is sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The principal investigator is Shamay Ng, PhD at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The trial plans to enroll 96 participants.