Investigation of Acceptable Dose of Mobilisation and Tactile Stimulation to Enhance Upper Limb Recovery After Stroke
Stroke
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Stroke focused on measuring Stroke rehabilitation, Physical therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Have suffered an infarct or haemorrhage in the anterior cerebral circulation, confirmed by neuroimaging, 8 to 84 days before recruitment Have a paralysed or severely paretic upper limb as measured by a score of 61/100 or less on the Motricity Index Arm Section17 Exclusion Criteria: Clinically important pain affecting the upper arm or shoulder when recruited to this study Visible upper limb movement deficits attributable to pathology other than stroke Unable to follow a 1-stage command using their non-paretic upper limb (ie severe communication or other cognitive deficits precluding ability to participate in MTS).
Sites / Locations
- North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
- St Thomas' Foundation Hospital NHS Trust
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Other
Experimental
Behavioural
Con UK PT + MTS
Conventional UK physical therapy (Con UK PT)
Con UK PT + 30/60 or 120 minutes MTS