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Comparing Two Therapies to Improve Arm Function After Stroke
Sponsor: University of Lahore
Summary
This clinical trial aims to compare the effects of coupling rehabilitation and constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) on improving arm function, hand skills, and daily activity performance in people who have upper limb weakness after a stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups and receive 12 weeks of therapy, including either CIMT or coupling rehabilitation along with conventional physical therapy. The study will evaluate which method is more effective in restoring movement and independence by using standardized assessments before, during, and after the intervention. The findings may help guide future rehabilitation approaches for stroke survivors
Official title: Coupling Rehabilitation Versus Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in Post Stroke Patients With Upper Limb Impairment
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-08-05
Completion Date
2026-05-01
Last Updated
2025-08-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)
Participants in this group will receive modified CIMT in combination with conventional physical therapy. The unaffected arm will be restrained to encourage use of the affected upper limb. Task-specific exercises will include fine motor tasks, strengthening, reaching, and functional movement training. Each session will last approximately 45-60 minutes and will be conducted three times per week for 12 weeks.
Coupling Rehabilitation
Participants in this group will receive Coupling Rehabilitation in addition to conventional physical therapy. This method involves bilateral arm training and functional tasks designed to improve coordination between both upper limbs, using the unaffected limb to guide movement in the affected one. Exercises will include trunk-supported reaching, object retrieval, and posture-supported task practice. Sessions will occur three times per week for 12 weeks, each lasting approximately 45-60 minutes.
Locations (1)
University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan