Two Types of Hand and Arm Training After Stroke, Compared
Compares standard and dual-task hand-arm training in adults recovering from stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Standard vs Dual-Task Hand-Arm Bimanual Training in Post-Stroke Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Narowal, PakistanSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults aged 40 to 70 who have had a stroke and have mild to moderate arm and hand weakness.
- Age
- 40 to 70 years
- Sex
- Men and women can join.
- Disease stage
- Stroke caused by a blocked or bleeding blood vessel, confirmed by a CT or MRI scan. Mild to moderate arm and hand movement problems (Fugl Meyer score 23-55 or clinical evaluation). Modified Ashworth Scale 1, 1+ or 2.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Severe thinking or memory problems, or aphasia (a language problem) that makes communication hard
- Other brain or nerve diseases, such as Parkinson's disease
- Mental health illnesses that could confuse the results
- Earlier arm or hand problems not caused by the recent stroke, such as arthritis
Read by machine on 13 November 2026.
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 40 and 70 years old?
Source: NCT07578792, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- Sahara HospitalNarowal, PakistanContact: ambreen iqbal, phDNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT07578792
- Record updated
- 11 May 2026
- Original description
This study aims to compare the effects of standard and dual-task-oriented hand-arm bimanual intensive training on cognitive performance, upper limb function, and coordination in post-stroke patients. Stroke often leads to impairments in motor and cognitive functions, limiting independence in daily activities. This randomized controlled trial will include adult stroke patients who will be assigned to two groups: one receiving standard training and the other receiving dual-task-oriented training. The interventions will be provided over eight weeks. Outcomes will be assessed using standardized tools for motor function, coordination, and cognition. The study seeks to determine whether combining cognitive and motor tasks leads to better rehabilitation outcomes compared to standard therapy alone.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparative Effects of Standard and Dual Task Oriented Hand Arm Bimanual Intensive Training on Cognitive Performance, Upper Limb Functions and Coordination Among Post-Stroke Patients
This study aims to compare the effects of standard and dual-task-oriented hand-arm bimanual intensive training on cognitive performance, upper limb function, and coordination in post-stroke patients. Stroke often leads to impairments in motor and cognitive functions, limiting independence in daily activities. This randomized controlled trial will include adult stroke patients who will be assigned to two groups: one receiving standard training and the other receiving dual-task-oriented training. The interventions will be provided over eight weeks. Outcomes will be assessed using standardized tools for motor function, coordination, and cognition. The study seeks to determine whether combining cognitive and motor tasks leads to better rehabilitation outcomes compared to standard therapy alone.
Inclusion: Both male and female' genders; Adults aged between 40 and 70 years; Clinically diagnosed ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by neuroimaging (CT or MRI); Modified Ashworth Scale 1, 1+ and 2 will be included; Presence of mild to moderate upper limb motor impairment (as defined by Fugl Meyer Assessment score range 23-55 or clinical evaluation); Ability to comprehend and follow simple verbal instructions.
Exclusion: Severe cognitive impairment or expressive/receptive aphasia limiting effective communication. (10); Other neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease) or psychiatric illnesses that could confound results.(11); Exclusion of patients with prior upper limb impairments (e.g., arthritis) unrelated to the recent stroke event.(10).