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Somatosensory Stimulation for Unilateral Neglect Post Stroke (SSUN)

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllKeele University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The Intervention, called Mobilization and tactile Stimulation (MTS for short) is a hands-on physical therapy technique that can be used to treat the arm and hand after a stroke. It includes joint movements, massage, and sensory input like touch and compression. MTS is part of routine therapy for stroke patients when people cannot move or feel their arm normally. It may help with problems like neglect, which is when people are not aware of one side of their body after their stroke. The effectiveness of MTS to help people with neglect has not been widely studied yet. the investigators plan to invite adult stroke patients (18 years and over) with signs of neglect, who are more than 20 weeks post-stroke to be part of this study. They must be willing to have regular therapy at home, and each participant will need to have a carer who can assist with the research. Participants will be in the

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (โ‰ฅ18 years of age) who is an Adult stroke survivors (โ‰ฅ18 years of age) with a clinical diagnosis of UN, in the subacute-chronic phase of stroke (โ‰ฅ20 weeks post stroke) * Ability to consent to participate in the study, assessed by their understanding of the study when it is explained to them. * Sufficient cognitive and physical ability to allow inclusion in this study, assessed by the ability to follow a simple one-stage command with the non-paretic limb. * Able and willing to receive and engage with regular therapy (MTS) (e.g. at home). Exclusion Criteria: * Stroke survivor with major communication problems (e.g receptive aphasia) that affect their understanding of the treatment, their ability to follow instruction, or ability to consent to participate. * Participants who do not speak/understand English and who do not have access to an interpreter.
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What it tests

  • Mobilization and Tactile Stimulation (MTS)
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Where

1 site
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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