CompletedNot Applicable

Boccia Exercises and Upper Limb Muscle Adaptations in Hemiparetic Individuals

Turkey (Türkiye)22 participantsStarted 2024-10-24

Plain-language summary

This study investigates whether adding Boccia exercises to conventional rehabilitation improves upper extremity muscle thickness and grip strength in individuals with hemiparesis following stroke. The research aims to determine if Boccia training can enhance muscle morphology and functional strength beyond standard physical therapy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-75 * Having had a stroke within the last 6-24 months and diagnosed with hemiparesis * Mild to moderate motor function loss in the upper extremity (e.g., Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Score ≥ 20/66) * Clinically stable individuals eligible to participate in sessions * Be conscious, cognitively able to follow instructions, and consent * Be physically fit enough to participate in exercise at least 3 days a week Exclusion Criteria: * Limited upper extremity movement due to severe spasticity, contracture, or joint deformity (Modified Ashworth Scale ≥ 3) * Contraindication to exercise due to severe cardiovascular, pulmonary, or systemic disease * Serious diseases other than neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's, MS, tumor) * History of upper extremity surgery or trauma within the last 6 months * Inability to exercise due to severe pain, infection, or skin lesions * Inability to follow instructions due to psychiatric or cognitive impairment * Concurrent participation in other clinical trials

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

upper extremity muscle thickness

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07254273

SponsorBayburt University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-01

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