N/A N=16 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Bilateral Priming for Upper Extremity Hemiparesis in Older Adults

Stroke, Upper Extremity Hemiparesis

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

6.3%

Results posted

Oct 2023

Primary outcome: Primary: Change Score of Chedoke Arm and Hand Activity Index Nine (CAHAI 9) Baseline to Follow-up (2 Timepoints) — 6.69; 5.03 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: priming and task specific training (Behavioral)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 55+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center
Primary completion: Feb 2016

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change Score of Chedoke Arm and Hand Activity Index Nine (CAHAI 9) Baseline to Follow-up (2 Timepoints)	6.69; 5.03	—
SECONDARY Change Score (Value at Follow-up - Value at Baseline) Fugl Meyer Upper Extremity Test of Function	10; 4.3	—

Summary

This study will compare bilateral priming followed by task specific training to health care education followed by the same task specific training protocol. The intention is to understand the effects of priming on upper limb training post-stroke.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Must have survived a unilateral stroke at least six months prior to enrollment
Fugl Meyer Upper Extremity Score between 22-38.

Exclusion Criteria

No individuals who have a pacemaker, metal implant in head or neck, history of seizures, recent concussion or history of headaches

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02277028). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.