Trial Outcomes & Findings for The Effects of Reaching Task Following Selective Trunk Stability Exercise (NCT NCT05767437)

NCT ID: NCT05767437

Last Updated: 2025-05-23

Results Overview

We defined hand movement onset as the time when tangential velocity exceeded 10% of peak velocity and movement offset as when it fell below 10%. Participants who received that particular intervention during the entire course of the study. Effect of Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver (AIDM) exercise and Shan therapy. Dislocation distance in millimeters(mm) for reaching phase

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

20 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, two period(each 4weeks), wash out(4weeks)

Results posted on

2025-05-23

Participant Flow

4 participants dropped out during the washout period, leading to a smaller sample size and uneven group distribution in period 2.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise, Afterward Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)
Participants first received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received sham therapy (conventional therapy\_release pain or upper limb mobilization) 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy), Afterward Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise
Participants first received sham therapy(release pain or upper limb mobilization)2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Overall Study
STARTED
10
10
Overall Study
COMPLETED
10
6
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
4

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise, Afterward Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)
n=10 Participants
Participants first received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received sham therapy (conventional therapy\_release pain or upper limb mobilization) 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy), Afterward Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise
n=6 Participants
Participants first received sham therapy(release pain or upper limb mobilization)2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Total
n=16 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=10 Participants
0 Participants
n=6 Participants
0 Participants
n=16 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
1 Participants
n=10 Participants
4 Participants
n=6 Participants
5 Participants
n=16 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
9 Participants
n=10 Participants
2 Participants
n=6 Participants
11 Participants
n=16 Participants
Age, Continuous
70.20 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.05 • n=10 Participants
60.83 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.55 • n=6 Participants
66.69 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.94 • n=16 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=10 Participants
3 Participants
n=6 Participants
9 Participants
n=16 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=10 Participants
3 Participants
n=6 Participants
7 Participants
n=16 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Fugl-Meyer Assessment
36.90 scores on subscale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.47 • n=10 Participants
40.00 scores on subscale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.95 • n=6 Participants
38.06 scores on subscale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.91 • n=16 Participants
Onset
157.70 Months
STANDARD_DEVIATION 119.59 • n=10 Participants
142.00 Months
STANDARD_DEVIATION 78.16 • n=6 Participants
151.81 Months
STANDARD_DEVIATION 103.34 • n=16 Participants
Height
160.00 centimeter
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.90 • n=10 Participants
164.58 centimeter
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.93 • n=6 Participants
161.72 centimeter
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.37 • n=16 Participants
Side of paralysis
Left
5 Participants
n=10 Participants
2 Participants
n=6 Participants
7 Participants
n=16 Participants
Side of paralysis
Right
5 Participants
n=10 Participants
4 Participants
n=6 Participants
9 Participants
n=16 Participants
Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke
33.30 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.36 • n=10 Participants
30.33 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.76 • n=6 Participants
32.19 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.62 • n=16 Participants
Trunk Impairment Scale for stroke
14.40 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.98 • n=10 Participants
14.50 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.32 • n=6 Participants
14.44 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.35 • n=16 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, two period(each 4weeks), wash out(4weeks)

Population: Patients were randomly assigned to either Group A or Group B.

We defined hand movement onset as the time when tangential velocity exceeded 10% of peak velocity and movement offset as when it fell below 10%. Participants who received that particular intervention during the entire course of the study. Effect of Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver (AIDM) exercise and Shan therapy. Dislocation distance in millimeters(mm) for reaching phase

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise
n=16 Participants
Participants first received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received sham therapy (conventional therapy\_release pain or upper limb mobilization) 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)
n=16 Participants
Participants first received sham therapy(release pain or upper limb mobilization)2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
The Effect of a Particular Intervention During the Entire Course of the study_Trunk Dislocation
304.97 Millimeter
Standard Deviation 83.22
303.34 Millimeter
Standard Deviation 45.74

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, two period(each 4weeks), wash out(4weeks)

Population: patients were randomly assigned to either Group A or Group B

We defined hand movement onset as the time when tangential velocity exceeded 10% of peak velocity and movement offset as when it fell below 10%. It was defined by velocity peaks exceeding 20mm/s, with a minimum 150 ms interval. Participants who received that particular intervention during the entire course of the study. Number of movement units for reaching phase

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise
n=16 Participants
Participants first received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received sham therapy (conventional therapy\_release pain or upper limb mobilization) 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)
n=16 Participants
Participants first received sham therapy(release pain or upper limb mobilization)2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
The Effect of a Particular Intervention During the Entire Course of the Study_movement Unit
4.30 Number of movements
Standard Deviation 1.60
4.30 Number of movements
Standard Deviation 1.39

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, two period(each 4weeks), wash out(4weeks)

Population: Analysis population description: patients were randomly assigned to either Group A or Group B

We defined hand movement onset as the time when tangential velocity exceeded 10% of peak velocity and movement offset as when it fell below 10% Elbow angle in degree for reaching phase Participants who received that particular intervention during the entire course of the study. -elbow angle: joining vector of acromion to lateral epicondyle and vector of lateral epicondyle and medial styloid process.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise
n=16 Participants
Participants first received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received sham therapy (conventional therapy\_release pain or upper limb mobilization) 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)
n=16 Participants
Participants first received sham therapy(release pain or upper limb mobilization)2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
The Effect of a Particular Intervention During the Entire Course of the Study_Elbow Angle
127.43 degree on angle
Standard Deviation 25.23
134.13 degree on angle
Standard Deviation 13.89

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, two period(each 4weeks), wash out(4weeks)

Population: Analysis population description: patients were randomly assigned to either Group A or Group B

We defined hand movement onset as the time when tangential velocity exceeded 10% of peak velocity and movement offset as when it fell below 10%. Participants who received that particular intervention during the entire course of the study. Duration of time in second(s) for reaching phase

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise
n=16 Participants
Participants first received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received sham therapy (conventional therapy\_release pain or upper limb mobilization) 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)
n=16 Participants
Participants first received sham therapy(release pain or upper limb mobilization)2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
The Effect of a Particular Intervention During the Entire Course of the Study_Total Time
3.25 Second on time
Standard Deviation 0.78
3.06 Second on time
Standard Deviation 0.88

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, two period(each 4weeks), wash out(4weeks)

Population: Analysis population description: patients were randomly assigned to either Group A or Group B

We defined hand movement onset as the time when tangential velocity exceeded 10% of peak velocity and movement offset as when it fell below 10%. Participants who received that particular intervention during the entire course of the study. We analyzed peak hand velocity (mm/s) as velocity per unit time

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise
n=16 Participants
Participants first received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received sham therapy (conventional therapy\_release pain or upper limb mobilization) 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)
n=16 Participants
Participants first received sham therapy(release pain or upper limb mobilization)2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
The Effect of a Particular Intervention During the Entire Course of the Study_Hand Velocity
684.13 Millimeter per second on time
Standard Deviation 339.62
934.48 Millimeter per second on time
Standard Deviation 560.00

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, two period(each 4weeks), wash out(4weeks)

Population: Analysis population description: patients were randomly assigned to either Group A or Group B

We defined hand movement onset as the time when tangential velocity exceeded 10% of peak velocity and movement offset as when it fell below 10%. Participants who received that particular intervention during the entire course of the study. Peak angular velocity (rad/s) for the elbow were assessed during extension.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise
n=16 Participants
Participants first received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received sham therapy (conventional therapy\_release pain or upper limb mobilization) 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)
n=16 Participants
Participants first received sham therapy(release pain or upper limb mobilization)2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
The Effect of a Particular Intervention During the Entire Course of the Study_Elbow Angular Velocity
54.23 Degree per second on time
Standard Deviation 50.83
41.98 Degree per second on time
Standard Deviation 27.79

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: Analysis population description: patients were randomly assigned to either Group A or Group B

Scoring for Biceps and Triceps * MAS 0: No increase in tone * MAS 1: slight increase in tone giving a catch when slight increase in muscle t-tone, manifested by the limb was moved in flexion or extension. * MAS 1+: slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch followed by minimal resistance throughout (ROM ) * MAS 2: more marked increase in tone but more marked increased in muscle tone through most limb easily flexed * MAS 3: considerable increase in tone, passive movement difficult * MAS 4: limb rigid in flexion or extension (MAS grade of 1 is equivalent to 1, whereas a MAS grade of 1+ includes grade of 2, 2-\>3, 3-\>4 in our study)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise
n=16 Participants
Participants first received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received sham therapy (conventional therapy\_release pain or upper limb mobilization) 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)
n=16 Participants
Participants first received sham therapy(release pain or upper limb mobilization)2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Modified Ashworth Scale(MAS)_Stiffness of Chronic Stroke
1 Score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 2.0
1 Score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 2.0

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: Analysis population description: patients were randomly assigned to either Group A or Group B

Upper extremity(UE) Commonly used FMA-UE cutoff scores defined each category: 0 to 20 severe, 21 to 50 moderate, and 51 to 66 mild. * Shoulder, Elbow and Forearm 1. Reflex activity 2. Volitional movement within synergies 3. Volitional movement mixing synergies 4. Volitional movement with little or no synergy 5. Normal reflex activity * Wrist * Hand * Coordination/Speed Total score is 66 points

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise
n=16 Participants
Participants first received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received sham therapy (conventional therapy\_release pain or upper limb mobilization) 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)
n=16 Participants
Participants first received sham therapy(release pain or upper limb mobilization)2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Fugl Meyer Assessment(FMA)_Health Status Chronic Stroke
42.73 score on a subscale
Standard Deviation 18.94
49.36 score on a subscale
Standard Deviation 14.23

Adverse Events

Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise
n=16 participants at risk
Participants first received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received sham therapy (conventional therapy\_release pain or upper limb mobilization) 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)
n=16 participants at risk
Participants first received sham therapy(release pain or upper limb mobilization)2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Other (Not including Serious) Adverse Events
0.00%
0/16 • 4 weeks after baseline measurement and after 4 weeks after period 2
Participants were monitored during exercise sessions for potential adverse events. Due to the nature of the basic abdominal exercises with conventional physiotherapy implemented in this study, no adverse events (including all-cause mortality, serious adverse events, or other adverse events) were observed or reported. The low-risk nature of the basic abdominal exercises with conventional physiotherapy contributed to this outcome. Adverse events were monitored/assessed, but none were observed
0.00%
0/16 • 4 weeks after baseline measurement and after 4 weeks after period 2
Participants were monitored during exercise sessions for potential adverse events. Due to the nature of the basic abdominal exercises with conventional physiotherapy implemented in this study, no adverse events (including all-cause mortality, serious adverse events, or other adverse events) were observed or reported. The low-risk nature of the basic abdominal exercises with conventional physiotherapy contributed to this outcome. Adverse events were monitored/assessed, but none were observed

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Abdominal drawing-in Maneuver Exercise
n=16 participants at risk
Participants first received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received sham therapy (conventional therapy\_release pain or upper limb mobilization) 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Sham Therapy(Conventional Physiotherapy)
n=16 participants at risk
Participants first received sham therapy(release pain or upper limb mobilization)2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes. Afterward a washout period of one month, they then received Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is 40 minutes for additional 10 min with conventional therapy Abdominal drawing-in maneuver exercise: From the supine position to the hook-lying position (hip joint at 40 degrees and the knee joint at 80 degrees) and pull the navel deeply to the lumbar region through the Stabilizer™ Pressure Biofeedback that stabilize transversus abdominis muscle. At this time, subjects are controlled to maintain contraction while keep breathing lightly, to contract slowly, also to not move the pelvis and chest while exercising sham: Release pain or upper limb mobilization
Investigations
Temporal discomfort
0.00%
0/16 • 4 weeks after baseline measurement and after 4 weeks after period 2
Participants were monitored during exercise sessions for potential adverse events. Due to the nature of the basic abdominal exercises with conventional physiotherapy implemented in this study, no adverse events (including all-cause mortality, serious adverse events, or other adverse events) were observed or reported. The low-risk nature of the basic abdominal exercises with conventional physiotherapy contributed to this outcome. Adverse events were monitored/assessed, but none were observed
0.00%
0/16 • 4 weeks after baseline measurement and after 4 weeks after period 2
Participants were monitored during exercise sessions for potential adverse events. Due to the nature of the basic abdominal exercises with conventional physiotherapy implemented in this study, no adverse events (including all-cause mortality, serious adverse events, or other adverse events) were observed or reported. The low-risk nature of the basic abdominal exercises with conventional physiotherapy contributed to this outcome. Adverse events were monitored/assessed, but none were observed

Additional Information

Jose casaña Granell

University of Valencia

Phone: 677361782

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place