Effectiveness of m-CIMT of the Upper Limb in Acute Post-stroke Patients. (m-CIMT, Modified Constraint-induced Movement Therapy)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorHospital Clinic of Barcelona

About this trial

m-CIMT therapy is the restriction of the unaffected upper extremity in conjunction with an upper extremity specific exercise protocol to improve the functionality and use of the affected upper extremity.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Ischaemic stroke.

Hospitalised patient (first 15 days).

Ability to understand and execute simple instructions.

Over 18 years of age.

Disqualifiers

Unstable clinical/medical condition.

Limitation of the upper limb due to a previous stroke.

Strokes affecting both upper limbs bilaterally.

Fractures/dislocations in the joints of the affected upper limb that may affect recovery.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • m-CIMT

Treatment groups

66 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators