Unilateral Versus Bilateral Task-specific Training on Motor Impairment, Upper Extremity Function,… (NCT07523503) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Unilateral Versus Bilateral Task-specific Training on Motor Impairment, Upper Extremity Function, and Hand Dexterity in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
Pakistan32 participantsStarted 2026-04-05
Plain-language summary
This randomized clinical trial will examine upper limb rehabilitation in individuals recovering from stroke. The study will compare unilateral and bilateral task-oriented training approaches to determine their relative effectiveness. Thirty-two medically stable participants with active shoulder movement and adequate cognition will be enrolled into two groups. Both groups will receive structured training for four weeks. Outcomes related to motor function and dexterity will be measured using standardized assessment tools. The aim is to identify the more effective strategy for improving upper extremity function after stroke.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Age between 40 and 75 years
* Clinically diagnosed stroke (no more than three lifetime episodes)
* Stroke duration between 6 to 24 months
* Ability to perform antigravity shoulder movement with the paretic limb
* Abbreviated Mental Test score ≥ 7
* Medically stable and capable of giving consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Uncontrolled systemic conditions (e.g. Unstable cardiac conditions)
* Major orthopedic issues affecting the involved upper limb
* Hearing deficits
* Allergy to electrodes
* Receptive aphasia or severe language impairment
* Severe joint contracture limiting required upper limb movements
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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