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NCT Number: NCT05059704

Circuit Class Training vs. Individual, Task Specific Training in Chronic Stroke Patient

Due to minimal volitional activation of the impaired arm, these individuals are less able to engage in activities of daily living (ADL's). Moreover, simultaneous use of the hand and arm are needed throughout ADL's. The effects of these two approaches (circuit class training and individual task-specific training) on upper extremity function and activities of daily living (ADL's) have not yet been clearly identified, and studies on its effects on chronic stroke patients are limited.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Muscle Hypertonia Muscle Spasticity Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Vascular Diseases

Age range

45 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Al Mustafa Trust Medical and Physiotherapy Centre

Dhok Gujra, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

several research found that circuit training improved various functional parameters after stroke. And most of the circuit based tasks from the published studies were focused on the leg strength, walking speed, distance and balance etc. Previous literature found that circuit class training is effective in improving upper extremity function in chronic stroke patients disregarding the type of stroke and the results of that study are not generalized for chronic stroke patients with upper extremity deficit. Secondly, circuit class training and task-specific training are effective for improving upper limb function following a stroke but in the acute stage. In fact, there is no evidence in which comparison of these two approaches has been done in chronic stroke patients and thirdly, between these two approaches which approach is more effective towards improving upper limb function in chronic stage.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Mini-Mental State Examination score more than 24
  • Chronic stage (i.e. post-stroke duration of 6 months)
  • Single episode of stroke
  • MAS of 1 to 3 at upper extremity.
  • MRS of ≤ 3 at lower extremity.
  • MCA stroke
  • Scores 32 to 47 on Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Scale (FMA-UE)

Exclusion criteria

  • Orthopedic conditions that affect the UE function.
  • Other neurological conditions, like PD, MS etc.

Treatment and study plan

Circuit Class Training

Other

Station 1 will include tasks for warm-up specific for upper extremity, station 2 will include shoulder exercises, station 3 will include elbow exercises, station 4 will include wrist exercises and station 5 will include hand activities and functional training. Variables such as speed, or/and resistance will progressively increase in difficulty according to each patient's ability.

Individual Task specific training

Other

Variables such as speed, or/and resistance will progressively increase in difficulty according to each patient's ability.

Primary outcomes

  1. Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    The Fugl-Meyer Assessment is the gold standard to assess motor function of post-stroke hemiparesis. The Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity (FMUE) Scale is a widely used and highly recommended stroke-specific, performance-based measure of impairment. It is designed to assess reflex activity, movement control and muscle strength in the upper extremity of people with post-stroke hemiplegia.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Modified Ashworth Scale

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    The modified Ashworth scale is the most universally accepted clinical tool used to measure the increase of muscle tone. The modified Ashworth scale is a muscle tone assessment scale used to assess the resistance experienced during passive range of motion, which does not require any instrumentation and is quick to perform

  2. Stroke Specific-Quality of Life Urdu Version (SS-QOL)

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    The SS-QOL scale is a health-related outcome measure that comprises 49 items in 12 areas of vision, mobility, thinking, social roles, self-care, language, personality, family roles, work/productivity, upper limb function, mood and energy. It covers a more extensive inclusion of capacities ordinarily influenced by stroke.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Circuit Class Training vs. Individual, Task Specific Training on Upper Extremity Function in Chronic Stroke Patient

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Sep 28, 2021
Registry last updated
Jan 17, 2023

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