The Effects of Telerehabilitation in Chronic Hemiplegic Patients

NCT ID: NCT05897762

Last Updated: 2023-06-09

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 40 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2021-01-01
• Study Completion Date: 2022-01-01

Brief Summary

The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of telerehabilitation on upper extremity functions and activities of daily living in chronic hemiplegic patients.

Detailed Description

A total of 40 chronic hemiplegic subjects were included in the study. The patients were divided into 2 groups by simple randomization method. As the Telerehabilitation Group (TR), Group 1 completed the treatment program, which included upper extremity and lower extremity strengthening exercises, for eight weeks, three days a week for 45-60 minutes, 10 repetitions, with online supervision. Group 2 was planned as a face-to-face training group and the same exercises were performed in the clinical setting, accompanied by a physiotherapist. The evaluations were made before and after the treatment. The Modified Ashworth Scale was used for upper extremity spasticity evaluation. The Wolf Motor Function Test was used to evaluate upper extremity functionality. The Barthel ADL Index was used to evaluate Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The Brunnstrom Staging Survey was used to evaluate the level of motor recovery. The Treatment Satisfaction Inquiry Survey was used to evaluate the satisfaction of the patients with the treatment method. Heart Rate (HR) values and oxygen saturation (SaO2) were measured with Pulse Oximetry to monitor vital signs.

Conditions

Hemiplegia

Study Design

• Allocation Method: NA
• Intervention Model: SINGLE_GROUP
• Primary Study Purpose: OTHER
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Clinic Grup

the same exercises were performed in the clinical setting, accompanied by a physiotherapist. The evaluations were made before and after the treatment.

Group Type: OTHER

Tele rehabilitation Group

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

It has been determined that the telerehabilitation method applied in chronic hemiplegic patients increases daily living activities, upper extremity functionality, and spasticity levels decrease.

Interventions

Tele rehabilitation Group

It has been determined that the telerehabilitation method applied in chronic hemiplegic patients increases daily living activities, upper extremity functionality, and spasticity levels decrease.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Having been diagnosed with stroke between the ages of 40-70
• It has been 12 months since the stroke
• Individuals with upper extremity spasticity level (Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) score ≤ 3)
• Hand and upper extremity values above 3 according to Brunnstrom motor staging
• Individuals with ischemic, middle cerebral artery involvement will be taken.

Exclusion Criteria

• Having advanced apraxia and aphasia
• Patients who do not have the cooperation to perform verbal commands and exercise training
• Patients who have undergone any botulinum toxin application in the last 6 months
• Patients with significant visual and hearing loss
• Individuals who do not have the necessary technological competence to provide remote video communication at home will not be accepted.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 40 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Hasan Kalyoncu University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Hacer Karakurt

Student

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Deniz Kocamaz, Assist Prof

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Locations

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Gaziantep, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

HasanKU"

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id