AutoCITE
Automated Constraint-Induced Therapy Extension for movement deficits after stroke
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Status:
Trial complete. Results published in May of 2004.
Purpose:
To determine whether an automated Constraint-Induced Movement therapy workstation is as efficacious as standard Constraint-Induced Movement therapy in upper limb rehabilitation following a stroke.
Interventions:
Constraint-induced therapy
Rehabilation approach: increased use of the affected extremity after stroke may promote recovery.
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Year Started:
2001
Design:
Controlled, randomized, clinical trial.
Inclusion Criteria
Patients 18 years and older.
Exclusion Criteria
Balance problems, MMSE less than 24, excessive pain in any joint of affected arm, excessive spasticity.
Patient Involvement:
Patients were assigned to one of two groups to receive either automated Constraint-Induced Movement therapy (AutoCITE) or standard Constraint-Induced Movement therapy. Each group's treatment consisted of therapy for 3 hours each weekday for 2 weeks.
Primary Outcome:
Wolf Motor Function Test, Motor Activity Log.
Results:
Wolf Test scores increased in both groups afer the 2 week treatment, with patients in the AutoCITE group experiencing a mean increase of -3.3 and patients in the standard CI group experiencing a mean increase of -2.5 (p=<0.0001). There was also no significant difference in Motor Activity Log scores, with patients in the AutoCITE group experiencing a mean increase of 1.9 and patients in the standard CI group experiencing a mean increase of 2.3 (p=<0.0001).
Source of Information:
ClinicalTrials.gov. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2004 May;41(3A):249-58.
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This information last updated on: 12/6/2004
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