Upper limb strength training in subacute stroke patients: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Abstract Background Stroke patients are often affected by arm paresis, have functional impairments and receive help from professional or informal caregivers. Progressive resistance training is a common intervention for functional impairments after paresis. Randomised controlled trials (RCT) showed b...
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doaj-167e9e32bf404022b140bf5b70596c4a2020-11-25T02:06:50ZengBMCTrials1745-62152019-03-0120111110.1186/s13063-019-3261-3Upper limb strength training in subacute stroke patients: study protocol of a randomised controlled trialSusan Högg0Manfred Holzgraefe1Insa Wingendorf2Jan Mehrholz3Christoph Herrmann4Mark Obermann5Asklepios Kliniken Schildautal, Klinik für Neurologische Rehabilitation und Klinik für Neurologische Frührehabilitation, PhysiotherapieAsklepios Kliniken Schildautal, Klinik für Neurologische RehabilitationAsklepios Kliniken Schildautal, PhysiotherapieDepartment of Public Health, Dresden Medical School, Technical University DresdenAsklepios Kliniken Schildautal, Klinik für Neurologische RehabilitationAsklepios Kliniken Schildautal, Zentrum für NeurologieAbstract Background Stroke patients are often affected by arm paresis, have functional impairments and receive help from professional or informal caregivers. Progressive resistance training is a common intervention for functional impairments after paresis. Randomised controlled trials (RCT) showed benefits for functional recovery after resistance training. However, there is a lack of evidence for strength training in subacute stroke patients. The aim of this study is to investigate safety and effectiveness of arm strength training in subacute stroke patients. Methods We will conduct a prospective, assessor-blinded RCT of people with subacute stroke. We will randomly assign patients to one of two parallel groups in a 1:1 ratio and will use concealed allocation. The intervention group will receive, in addition to standard treatment, high-intensity arm training (three times per week, over three weeks; 60 min each session; with a total of nine additional sessions). The control group will receive, in addition to standard treatment, low-intensity arm training (same quantity, frequency and treatment time as the intervention group). Standard treatment for the affected arm includes mobilisation, stretching, therapeutic positioning, arm and hand motor training, strengthening exercises, mechanical assisted training, functional training and task-oriented training. The primary efficacy endpoint will be grip strength. Secondary outcome measures will be Modified Ashworth Scale, Motricity Index, Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the upper limb, Box and Block Test and Goal Attainment Scale for individual participatory goals. We will measure primary and secondary outcomes with blinded assessors at baseline and immediately after three weeks of additional therapy. Based on our sample size calculation, 78 patients will be recruited from our rehabilitation hospital in two and a half years. Drop-out rates and adverse events will be systematically recorded. Discussion This study attempts to close the evidence gap for effects of arm strength training in subacute stroke patients. The results of this trial will provide robust evidence for effects and safety of high-intensity arm training for people with stroke. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register, DRKS00012484. Registered on 26 May 2017.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3261-3StrokeRehabilitationUpper limbStrengthTraining |
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Upper limb strength training in subacute stroke patients: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial |
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Upper limb strength training in subacute stroke patients: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial |
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Upper limb strength training in subacute stroke patients: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial |
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Upper limb strength training in subacute stroke patients: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial |
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upper limb strength training in subacute stroke patients: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial |
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Abstract Background Stroke patients are often affected by arm paresis, have functional impairments and receive help from professional or informal caregivers. Progressive resistance training is a common intervention for functional impairments after paresis. Randomised controlled trials (RCT) showed benefits for functional recovery after resistance training. However, there is a lack of evidence for strength training in subacute stroke patients. The aim of this study is to investigate safety and effectiveness of arm strength training in subacute stroke patients. Methods We will conduct a prospective, assessor-blinded RCT of people with subacute stroke. We will randomly assign patients to one of two parallel groups in a 1:1 ratio and will use concealed allocation. The intervention group will receive, in addition to standard treatment, high-intensity arm training (three times per week, over three weeks; 60 min each session; with a total of nine additional sessions). The control group will receive, in addition to standard treatment, low-intensity arm training (same quantity, frequency and treatment time as the intervention group). Standard treatment for the affected arm includes mobilisation, stretching, therapeutic positioning, arm and hand motor training, strengthening exercises, mechanical assisted training, functional training and task-oriented training. The primary efficacy endpoint will be grip strength. Secondary outcome measures will be Modified Ashworth Scale, Motricity Index, Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the upper limb, Box and Block Test and Goal Attainment Scale for individual participatory goals. We will measure primary and secondary outcomes with blinded assessors at baseline and immediately after three weeks of additional therapy. Based on our sample size calculation, 78 patients will be recruited from our rehabilitation hospital in two and a half years. Drop-out rates and adverse events will be systematically recorded. Discussion This study attempts to close the evidence gap for effects of arm strength training in subacute stroke patients. The results of this trial will provide robust evidence for effects and safety of high-intensity arm training for people with stroke. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register, DRKS00012484. Registered on 26 May 2017. |
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