Efficacy and feasibility of SENSory relearning of the UPPer limb (SENSUPP) in people with chronic stroke: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sensorimotor impairments of the upper limb (UL) are common after stroke, but there is a lack of evidence-based interventions to improve functioning of UL.

Objective

To evaluate (1) the efficacy of sensory relearning and task-specific training compared to task-specific training only, and (2) the feasibility of the training in chronic stroke.

Design

A pilot randomized controlled trial.

Setting

University hospital outpatient clinic.

Participants

Twenty-seven participants (median age; 62 years, 20 men) were randomized to an intervention group (IG; n = 15) or to a control group (CG; n = 12).

Intervention

Both groups received training twice weekly in 2.5-hour sessions for 5 weeks. The training in the IG consisted of sensory relearning, task-s

SUBMITTER: Carlsson H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10078719 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature