Clinical Trial: Resistance Training and Constrained Induced Movement Therapy on Upper Extremity Motor Recovery and Quality of Life in Sub-acute Stroke Patients
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Stroke
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Comparative Effects of Resistance Training and Constrained Induced Movement Therapy on Upper Extremity Motor Recovery and Quality of Life in Sub-acute Stroke Patients
Brief Summary:
This study explored two common rehabilitation strategies-Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and Resistance Training (RT)-to help stroke survivors improve movement and function in their weaker arm.Stroke can often lead to reduced mobility in one arm, which affects a person's independence and quality of life.This randomized clinical trial involved 64 patients between the ages of 40 to 60 who had experienced a stroke and were in the sub-acute phase of recovery.Participants were randomly assigned to one…
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