Upper Limb-based Movement Priming for Lower Limb Neuroplasticity & Motor Recovery in Stroke

Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2023
The goal of this clinical trial is to to determine the effect of movement-based priming using the upper limbs on lower limb neuroplasticity and behaviors in chronic stroke. The main questions we aim to answer are: 1. What are the acute effect of UL-priming on lower limb neuroplasticity and motor behaviors in persons with stroke compared to other priming modalities? 2. What are the time effects of UL-priming on neuroplasticity and motor behavior in individuals with stroke? In this cross over study, participants will be involved in three priming sessions involving - UL-priming using rhythmic, symmetric, bilateral priming involving the movement of at least one major joint in the upper limbs. AND - Sham priming using auditory stimulation (1 Hz metronome). AND - Lower-limb movement-based priming using rhythmic, symmetric, dorsiflexion and plantarflexion movements. Researchers will compare outcome measures between the different priming sessions.
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First added on: May 15, 2024