Does use of a daily muscle stretch regime prevent development contractures and muscle stiffness in stroke patients?
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN26501252 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN26501252 |
| Protocol serial number | N0234077966 |
| Sponsor | Department of Health |
| Funder | North Bristol NHS Trust (UK) |
- Submission date
- 30/09/2005
- Registration date
- 30/09/2005
- Last edited
- 07/04/2010
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Circulatory System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr A J Turton
Scientific
Scientific
Burden Neurological Institute
North Bristol NHS Trust
Frenchay Hospital
Bristol
BS16 1ND
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)117 970 1212 |
|---|---|
| ailee@elecdesn.demon.co.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | 1. To evaluate the effectiveness of a daily stretch regime in the prevention of muscle stiffness and contracture in the affected arm of patients following stroke 2. To evaluate the acceptability and compliance of a new ward based stretch regime 3. To gain a better understanding of the natural history of the development of muscle stiffness and its relation to reflex hyperexcitability |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Stroke |
| Intervention | Randomised controlled trial: 1. To evaluate the effectiveness of a daily stretch regime in the prevention of muscle stiffness and contracture in the affected arm of patients following stroke 2. To evaluate the acceptability and compliance of a new ward based stretch regime 3. To gain a better understanding of the natural history of the development of muscle stiffness and its relation to reflex hyperexcitability In addition to usual care, subjects in the experimental group were prescribed two 30-min stretches for wrist and finger flexors and two 30-min stretches targeting shoulder adductors and internal rotators, per day for up to 12 weeks post stroke. Stretches were carried out by therapists and nursing staff. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Measured at four, eight and twelve weeks after stroke: |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
No secondary outcome measures |
| Completion date | 31/12/2003 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Other |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 200 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 200 adults over 18, mostly elderly. |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/01/2001 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2003 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Burden Neurological Institute
Bristol
BS16 1ND
United Kingdom
BS16 1ND
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/09/2005 | Yes | No |
