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Effectiveness of m-CIMT of the Upper Limb in Acute Post-stroke Patients. (m-CIMT, Modified Constraint-induced Movement Therapy)
Effectiveness of m-CIMT of the Upper Limb in Acute Post-stroke Patients.
About This Trial
m-CIMT therapy is the restriction of the unaffected upper extremity in conjunction with an upper extremity specific exercise protocol to improve the functionality and use of the affected upper extremity.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Ischaemic stroke.
- Hospitalised patient (first 15 days).
- Ability to understand and execute simple instructions.
- Over 18 years of age.
- Upper limb motor deficit.
- Sign the willing to sign a consent form document.
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Unstable clinical/medical condition.
- Limitation of the upper limb due to a previous stroke.
- Strokes affecting both upper limbs bilaterally.
- Fractures/dislocations in the joints of the affected upper limb that may affect recovery.
- Severe behavioural disturbance.
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Ischaemic stroke.
* Hospitalised patient (first 15 days).
* Ability to understand and execute simple instructions.
* Over 18 years of age.
* Upper limb motor deficit.
* Sign the informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unstable clinical/medical condition.
* Limitation of the upper limb due to a previous stroke.
* Strokes affecting both upper limbs bilaterally.
* Fractures/dislocations in the joints of the affected upper limb that may affect recovery.
* Severe behavioural disturbance.
Treatments Being Tested
BEHAVIORAL
m-CIMT
m-CIMT therapy (healthy side restraint) and a specific upper limb exercise protocol.
Locations (1)
Hospital Clinic de Barcelona
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain