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Trial reportBrain and behavior2024

Effects of modified-constraint induced movement therapy based telerehabilitation on upper extremity motor functions in stroke patients.

Fettah Saygili, Arzu Guclu-Gunduz, Sefa Eldemir, Kader Eldemir, Cagla Ozkul, Gorkem Tutal Gursoy

2 registry-linked trialsAbstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Brain and behavior, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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2 · The registry

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT07244042 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Modified Constraint-induced Movement Therapy With and Without Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques on Upper Extremity Function in Pediatric Stroke Patients

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2025 to 2026Enrolled20ConditionsPediatric StrokeArmsModified CIMT, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
NCT07668349 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Comparison of the Effects of Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Mirror Therapy Applied to the Upper Extremity on Motor Function, Participation, and Independence in Activities of Daily Living in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorNisa Kiliç KoçakRan2026 to 2026Enrolled16ConditionsStroke,HemiplegiaArmsMirror Therapy, Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
3 · Its place in the literature

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Fettah SaygiliFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0001-6450-6666
Arzu Guclu-GunduzFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye.
Sefa EldemirFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-2122-5706
Kader EldemirFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ordu University, Ordu, Türkiye.
Cagla OzkulFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye.
Gorkem Tutal GursoyDepartment of Neurology, Health Ministry of Turkish Republic, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Modified-Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (m-CIMT) based telerehabilitation on upper extremity motor functions in stroke patients.

methodsEighteen stroke patients were included and randomly allocated into two groups. The Tele-CIMT (modified-constraint induced movement therapy-based telerehabilitation) (n = 10) group received m-CIMT based telerehabilitation for 90 min a day, 5 weekdays for 3 weeks at home. Additionally, both the Tele-CIMT group and the control group (CG) (n = 8) underwent the home exercise program aimed at improving range of motion, active movement, balance, and walking every weekday for 3 weeks at home. The outcome measures were the Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement Scale (STREAM), Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Motor Evaluation Scale (FM-UE), Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT), 9-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT), grip strengths, pinch strengths, Motor Activity Log-28 (MAL-28), and Functional Independence Measure (FIM).

resultsSignificant group-by-time interactions on STREAM, FM-UE, WMFT, grip strength, pinch strengths, MAL-28, and FIM were found to be in favor of the Tele-CIMT group. Additionally, post hoc analyses revealed that the Tele-CIMT group significantly improved in terms of these parameters (p > .05).

conclusionThis is the first randomized controlled trial showing that Tele-CIMT improved upper extremity motor functions and activities of daily living in stroke patients. Tele-CIMT can help improve the upper extremities in stroke survivors who have difficulties reaching rehabilitation clinics.

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Stroke RehabilitationTelerehabilitationUpper ExtremityAdultAgedExercise TherapyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRecovery of FunctionStrokeTreatment Outcomemodified‐constraint induced movement therapystroketelerehabilitationupper extremity

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PMID38873866
PMCPMC11177030

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