Clinical Trials

Use of Repetitive Facilitative Exercise Program in Established Stroke

Location:

Rochester,  MN

Trial status:

Open for Enrollment

Why is this study being done?

The purpose of this study is to assess whether a novel therapy approach (repetitive facilitative exercise (RFE)) is more effective than conventional rehabilitation in facilitating the recovery of upper extremity function following stroke.

Who is eligible to participate?

Inclusion Criteria:

- Age greater than 18 years

- Having a single ischemic or hemorrhagic hemispheric stroke of more than 6 months duration

- The ability to selectively demonstrate active extension of at least 10 degrees at the metacarpo-phalangeal joint and the interphalangeal joints and 20 degrees at the wrist

- Capable of effectively participating in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

- Upper extremity contracture/pain that interfere with study technique

- Pre-existing upper extremity neurologic or orthopedic disorders

- Unstable medical condition

- BMI > 35

- Active treatment of condition during 3 months prior to enrollment in study (botulinum toxin, therapy, tendon release, etc.)

- Language or cognitive/perceptual deficits or scheduling problems that would limit participation

- Inability to provide informed consent

Last updated: 02/26/2013

NCT ID:

NCT01574599