Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation in Individuals With Stroke

Biruni University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Stroke

Treatments: Other: Robot-assisted rehabilitation; Other: Conventional rehabilitation

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05550311

65-22-10

Details and patient eligibility

About

Stroke has a high rate of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This disease is the third leading cause of death after ischemic heart disease and cancer. Stroke is also the leading cause of disability in adults. It is known that stroke individuals have not only limb restriction, but also respiratory capacity and exercise capacity. It has been shown in the literature that upper extremity functions are directly related to respiratory capacity. Although it is known that upper extremity training has positive effects on respiratory capacity in stroke individuals, more studies are needed to examine the effects of upper extremity robot-assisted rehabilitation on respiratory capacity. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of upper extremity robot-assisted rehabilitation applied in addition to conventional treatment on respiratory parameters, dyspnea, and functional capacity.

Full description

One of the most common complications in stroke patients is pulmonary aspiration and pneumonia, which are associated with respiratory functions being affected. Fluoroscopic examinations of stroke patients showed decreased movement in the diaphragm as well as in other muscles on the affected side. The combination of a decrease in respiratory parameters, weakness in respiratory muscles, and a decrease in diaphragmatic activity can cause dyspnea in individuals even that require minimal effort. The low level of physical activity is accompanied by a decrease in respiratory functions, and the participation of individuals in society decreases. The purpose of stroke rehabilitation is to reduce the complications caused by stroke and to increase the individual's psychological, social, physical, and professional level of independence and functionality to the highest level. Nowadays, stroke rehabilitation can be shaped by a variety of methods. In clinics, robotic rehabilitation is commonly used for stroke patients with the development of the technology. In the literature, studies show the effect of robotic rehabilitation on respiratory parameters, also robot-assisted walking training provides significant improvement in some respiratory parameters and increases aerobic capacity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of upper extremity robot-assisted rehabilitation applied in addition to conventional treatment on respiratory parameters, dyspnea, and functional capacity in individuals with stroke.

Enrollment: 34 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria :

• Between the ages of 18-65,
• Diagnosed with hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke,
• Having a stroke history of at least 3 months,
• Being 16 and above according to the Mini-Mental State Test,
• Three and above according to the Brunnstrom stage,
• Individuals not included in another rehabilitation program will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Chronic cardiac or pulmonary diseases such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and heart failure,
• Using tobacco and tobacco products,
• Severe spasticity to prevent robotic rehabilitation (on Modified Ashworth Scale,
• With skin ulcers,
• Non-union or unstable fracture status,
• Individuals with pressure sores will not be included.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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34 participants in 2 patient groups

Robot group

Experimental group

Description:

In addition to conventional treatment, an upper extremity robot-assisted rehabilitation program will be applied for 45 minutes a day, two days a week.

Treatment:

Other: Robot-assisted rehabilitation

Other: Conventional rehabilitation

Control Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants in this group will be included in a conventional rehabilitation program

Treatment:

Other: Conventional rehabilitation