Effects of Vibration Stimulation Combined With Task-oriented Training on Hand Motor Function in Chronic Stroke

National Cheng-Kung University

Status

Completed

Conditions

Rehabilitation

Stroke

Hand Grasp

Treatments

Device: Vibration stimulation combined with task-oriented training

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06366477

B-ER-103-417

Details and patient eligibility

About

There is a lack of effective therapies for hand and finger function recovery in people with chronic stroke. This study assessed the effects of combining vibration stimulation with task-oriented training on functional recovery, and treatment persistence. Participants with chronic stroke underwent 24 sessions of vibration stimulation combined with task-oriented training over 12 weeks, in addition to regular therapy. Functional recovery was assessed using the Fugl-Meyer assessment for motor function (FMA-wrist and hand), the Box and Blocks Test (BBT) for hand dexterity, and the Motor Activity Log (MAL) for daily functional activities. Minimal detectable change (MDC) and minimal important difference (MID) criteria were applied to interpret changes in assessment scores.

Enrollment

3 patients

Sex

All

Ages

20 to 80 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Hemiparesis after stroke
At least 6 months post-stroke
Aged between 20 and 80 years
Upper extremity Brunnstrom stage IV or V
In stable medical condition
No cognitive deficits (able to understand and follow the instructions)

Exclusion criteria

Sensory impairment which may limit the participation in vibration stimulation treatment
Other neurological or musculoskeletal impairments
More than 2 by the Modified Ashworth Scale (0-5)
Skin problems that prohibit participants from wearing the vibratory gloves
Aphasia
Apraxia
Received other treatments which may influence motor or sensory abilities
Participating in other studies in the past 6 months