New study tests which therapy helps stroke survivors regain arm movement faster
NCT ID NCT07616622
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two physical therapy approaches—Rood's techniques (using touch, stretch, and ice) and PNF patterns (diagonal movements)—to improve arm and hand function in people who recently had a stroke. 28 adults aged 40-60 with a first-time stroke will receive one of the two therapies three times a week for eight weeks. The goal is to see which method better reduces stiffness and improves movement.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 28 people
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- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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Other sponsor
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40 to 60 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (40-60 years) with confirmed MCA stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) on neuroimaging (CT or MRI) * Mild to moderate upper limb motor dysfunction with MRC ≥2 for proximal limb motor strength * Cognitive competence to understand instructions (MoCA ≥19 or equivalent) * First stroke, acute or subacute phase * Willingness to provide written informed consent * Both male and female genders Exclusion Criteria: * Severe coexisting medical disorders (heart, liver, kidney failure; malignant tumors) * Fixed musculoskeletal abnormalities or contracture in affected upper limb * Severe cognitive impairment or aphasia preventing adherence or consent (MMSE below threshold) * Skin sores, ulcers, or hypersensitivity (e.g., to cold) contraindicated for sensory stimulation * Refusal or inability to give informed consent
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The University of Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan
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