Motor Changes Associated With Recovery From Stroke After Therapy

Completed

Conditions studied: Cerebrovascular Accident

In brief

Researchers have been interested in the changes associated with motor function in humans after suffering a stroke. Presently, the mechanism by which a person recovers motor function following a stroke is poorly understood. There is little information available about the areas of the brain involved in the recovery of limb function. Recently, a new set of techniques have been developed that may be useful for reducing the physical impairment often associated with strokes. The best way to identify the areas of the brain associated with regaining function is to test patients before, during, and after function is regained. This study will compare two therapies and determine which is better at improving recovery of motor function. The first technique involves immobilizing the functional limb and actively training the affected dysfunctional limb. The second technique involves no immobilization, and passive movement of the affected limb. Results from this study will indicate which of the two therapies is better at improving motor function. Additional diagnostic tests will help to identify changes in brain function associated with recovered use of affected limbs.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT00001553
Run by
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
People needed
20
Starts
1996-05-01
Expected to finish
2001-03-01
Last updated by the study team
2008-03-04

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

Where it is running

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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