Effectiveness of Modified Graded Motor Imagery Training in Stroke Patients

Inonu University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Stroke; Action Observation Training; Graded Motor Imagery; Motor Imagery

Treatments: Other: Conventional Treatment Group; Other: Graded Motor Imagery and Conventional Treatment Group; Other: Modified Graded Motor Imagery and Conventional Treatment Group

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06326749

2024/19

Details and patient eligibility

About

In the study, movement observation training, Modified Graded Motor Imaging Training, which includes upper extremity functional exercises, and Graded Motor Imaging Training, where the standard protocol is applied, will be used in stroke patients to improve their upper extremity motor functions and daily lives. It is aimed to present it on an evidence-based basis by investigating its effects on Daily Living Activity, quality of life, upper extremity-specific right/left lateralization performance, mental stopwatch performance and motor imagery skills.

Full description

At study is planned as a combination of action observation training, motor imagery and graded motor imagery training, which have come to the fore in recent years and whose importance increases with each passing year. Additionally, its preferability in treatment will be investigated by comparing it with Graded Motor Imagery training, in which the standard protocol is applied. It is anticipated that treatment protocols will shed light on future studies.

The hypotheses of the study are as follows:

Hypothesis 1: Modified Graded Motor Imagery training is more effective than Graded Motor Imagery training and conventional treatment in improving upper extremity motor functions in individuals with stroke.

Hypothesis 2: Modified Graded Motor Imagery training is more effective than Graded Motor Imagery training and conventional treatment in improving daily living activities in individuals with stroke.

Hypothesis 3: Modified Graded Motor Imagery training is more effective than Graded Motor Imagery training and conventional treatment in improving the quality of life in individuals with stroke.

Hypothesis 4: Modified Graded Motor Imagery training is more effective than Graded Motor Imagery training and conventional treatment in improving motor imagery skills in individuals with stroke. Design of the study: The study was designed as a randomized controlled study.

Enrollment: 21 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Hemiplegia was observed after CVO, According to the Edinburgh Handedness Questionnaire, those who actively use their right extremity, Those with right hemisphere involvement, Those aged 18 and over, Having been diagnosed with stroke at least 1 month ago and at most 6 months ago, Middle cerebral artery involvement, Having a Standardized Mini Mental Test score of 24 or above, having a Stage 2b or above according to Eggers staging, Able to actively control hands, wrists and fingers and perform the release reflex Those who want to participate in the study voluntarily and Individuals with informed consent will be included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Those with major neurological, orthopedic or rheumatological disorders that affect upper extremity function other than stroke (Polyneuropathy, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc.).

Those with upper extremity amputation, Uncontrolled arrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension, unstable cardiac status Active malignancy and receiving chemo/radiotherapy related to it Uncooperative due to aphasia or cognitive impairment Individuals with vision and hearing problems Having a communication problem that may prevent implementation of the evaluations and/or treatment program Individuals who do not allow mental evaluation, cannot fill out the scales, and are illiterate will not be included in the study.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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21 participants in 3 patient groups

Modified Graded Motor Imagery and Conventional Treatment Group:

Experimental group

Description:

The modified DMI program consists of 4 stages: lateralization, open motor imagery including action observation training, mirror therapy and upper extremity functional exercise. The program will be implemented for 8 weeks, 3 days a week, under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Lateralization training will be applied in the first 2 weeks. Motor imagery training will be implemented in the 3rd and 4th weeks. For the second stage, the application will be combined with action observation training. As the 3rd stage, mirror therapy will be performed in the 5th and 6th weeks. The participant will be asked to perform some exercises while watching the reflection of the intact extremity in the mirror. In the final stage, they will be asked to physically perform upper extremity functional exercises. The total treatment time will be 40-50 minutes, with patients receiving 20-30 minutes of modified grade motor imagery and 20 minutes of conventional treatment.

Treatment:

Other: Modified Graded Motor Imagery and Conventional Treatment Group

Graded Motor Imagery and Conventional Treatment Group:

Experimental group

Description:

The DMI program consists of 3 stages: lateralization, open motor imagery and mirror therapy. The program will be implemented for 8 weeks, 3 days a week, under the supervision of a physiotherapist. First, lateralization training will be applied. In the second stage, motor imagery training will be applied. This phase will be carried out in a quiet environment by asking the participants to fully focus on the visualization of the movements. Two methods will be used for the imagined movements. In particular, visuals of the shoulder and hand used in the lateralization phase will be used to visualize movements related to the normal movement of the upper extremity. Participants will also be asked to imagine different activities in daily life. In the final stage, mirror therapy will be applied. The participant will be asked to perform some exercises while watching the reflection of the intact extremity in the mirror.

Treatment:

Other: Graded Motor Imagery and Conventional Treatment Group

Conventional Treatment Group:

Experimental group

Description:

Within the scope of the conventional treatment Bobath Method, facilitating movement and functional activities in the upper and lower extremities, activating trunk muscles, facilitating basic functional activities such as turning in bed, coming to sit and standing, improving weight bearing while sitting and standing, postural control, balance and walking. A targeted exercise program will be created. In line with this goal, upper and lower extremity exercises; don't turn around, don't come to sit, don't stand up; Exercises to activate core muscles; such as bridging, functional reaching; weight bearing and balance training; It is planned to implement walking training. Treatment time will be 40-50 minutes.

Treatment:

Other: Conventional Treatment Group