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Effects of Wearable Vibratory Devices for Upper Limb Function Among Subacute Hemiplegic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Hemiplegia, or paralysis of one side of the body, often results from stroke and severely limits arm function. Standard physiotherapy helps, but recovery is often slow. This study tests if adding a wearable vibratory device to standard therapy improves arm movement better than standard therapy alone. Thirty patients with subacute stroke (3-6 months) will be split into two groups. One group will receive usual physiotherapy, while the other will receive usual physiotherapy plus the vibratory device for 8 weeks. Doctors will measure changes in spasticity (muscle stiffness), motor function, and daily independence before and after treatment.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 30
Maximum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Unilateral hemiplegia secondary to stroke

• Age between 30 and 60 years

• Subacute stage (3 to 6 months post-stroke)

• Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) score between 20 and 50

• Able to follow simple verbal commands

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
The University of Faisalabad
RECRUITING
Faisalābad
Contact Information
Primary
Dr. Anbreena Rasool, Doctor of Physical Therapy
anbreenarasool.DPT@tuf.edu.pk
+92 345 79368
Backup
Dr Muhammad Ateeb, PhD Public Health
mateeb.oric@tuf.edu.pk
+923357333383
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-02-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-07-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: Wearable Vibration + Physiotherapy
Participants receive conventional physiotherapy (45 min) plus a wearable vibratory device applied to the affected upper limb for 30 minutes during the session. Sessions occur 3 times/week for 8 weeks.
Active_comparator: Conventional Physiotherapy Only
Participants receive conventional physiotherapy (45 min) without the vibratory device. Sessions occur 3 times/week for 8 weeks.
Sponsors
Leads: University of Faisalabad

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