Pulse Wave Velocity and in Subacute Stroke Patients Following Rehabilitation
The Improvement in Pulse Wave Velocity and Its Correlation With Clinical Outcomes in Subacute Stroke Patients Following Rehabilitation
Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
25 participants
Feb 1, 2024
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Conditions
Summary
Currently, the literature regarding the relationship between Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) and functional recovery, particularly of upper limb function, in patients with subacute stroke is still limited. Therefore, the aim of the study is to evaluate the changes in baPWV after four weeks of intensive rehabilitation therapy, and the correlation between these changes and functional recovery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- First-onset cerebral ischemic stroke within the previous 3 months, which is confirmed clinically by computed tomography scans or magnetic resonance imaging
- Sufficient cognition to understand procedures and provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria5
- Hemorrhagic stroke, cerebellar or brainstem lesions which may affect autonomic or balance
- Concurrent neurological or neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, etc.)
- Brain tumor
- Malignancy
- Limb deficiency or amputation
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Interventions
The intervention includes daily physical and occupational therapy sessions tailored to each patient's functional status. In this study, stroke patients will undergo a four-week rehabilitation therapy program comprising 60-minute daily sessions of physical and occupational therapy. The physical therapy includes balance training, mobility and strengthening exercises, while occupational therapy covers sensorimotor and fine motor training, and ADL activities.
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NCT06224517