Effects of Different Pressure Garments on Upper Extremity Sensorimotor Functions and Quality of L… (NCT06587308) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Different Pressure Garments on Upper Extremity Sensorimotor Functions and Quality of Life After Stroke
China165 participantsStarted 2024-10-08
Plain-language summary
The study aims to compare the effects of dorsal-double-layered 10% circumferential reduction (DD-10), single-layered 10% circumferential reduction (S-10), and single-layered no circumferential reduction (S-0) pressure garments on sensorimotor functions, including motor control, dexterity, muscle tone, pain, self-perceived upper extremity function, and quality of life among stroke patients during the 8 weeks of application (Time 1: Baseline, Time 2: Week 4, Time 3: Week 8).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Between 18 and 80 years of age
* Within 1-12 months of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
* First onset resulting in hemiparesis of a limb with Burnnstrom stage of 3, 4 or 5
* Modified Ashworth Scale with scores of less than or equal 2 for elbow, wrist, and hand muscle tone in the affected upper extremity
* Able to understand instruction
Exclusion Criteria:
* Serious cardiovascular or respiratory diseases
* Skin lesions, infections or other skin problems
* Serious circulatory problems such as deep vein thrombosis
* Allergies or significant discomfort to pressure garment materials
* Upper extremity fractures or severe joint problems
* Severe cognitive impairment with Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMs) scores equal to or less than 27 (above high school level of education)/25 (below high school level of education)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.