EMG Analysis in ABI: Motor Imagery and Action
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-99
SponsorUniversity of Salamanca
About this trial
This study focuses on electromyographic analysis of upper limb muscle activation in stroke survivors during Motor Imagery (MI) and Action Observation (AO) rehabilitation techniques. By measuring muscle activity in the wrist and finger flexors and extensors, the research seeks to understand the impact of MI and AO on motor function recovery post-stroke. Conducted at the University of Salamanca, the study involves stroke survivors participating in a series of three experimental sessions. The analysis will correlate electromyographic responses with functional independence, limb functionality, and cognitive factors. The research aims to contribute to the fields of occupational therapy and physiotherapy, offering insights into effective rehabilitation methods for improving quality of life in stroke survivors.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Being over 18 years of age
Diagnoses of established stroke
Present limitations or motor response deficiencies in the upper limb
Maintain cognitive functions with the ability to follow the instructions of the interventions and evaluations (MOCA>14)
Disqualifiers
Diagnosed with mental illness before the stroke
Other systemic conditions on the central nervous system
Cardiorespiratory system pathologies in severe cases
Acute period, fever, muscle inflammation or myopathies
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Motor Imagery (MI)
Other interventionmental process where an individual visualizes or imagines themselves performing a movement without actually executing it physically. This cognitive process involves the mental rehearsal of motor actions, engaging similar neural pathways that are used when physically performing the action.
Action Observation (AO)
Other interventionrehabilitation technique based on the principle of observing actions to improve motor function and learning. This approach is rooted in the concept of the mirror neuron system, a group of neurons that are activated both when a person performs an action and when they observe the same action performed by others.
Control condition- placebo
Other interventionRecording with images of landscapes without the presence of any person or animal that could evoke MI or OA.
Treatment groups
28 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Intervention groupExperimental treatment 3 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Disability and Dependence Level - Barthel Index
A general measure assessing patient independence, evaluating performance in basic daily activities (ADLs).
Time frame
Administered once, typically taking a few minutes.2
Upper Limb Functionality - Action Research Arm Test (ARAT)
Assesses upper limb functionality post-cortical injury, involving manipulation tasks with various objects.
Time frame
Administration time ranges from 5 to 15 minutes.3
Cognitive Impairment - Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Evaluates mild cognitive dysfunctions across multiple domains, including attention, memory, language, and executive functions.
Time frame
takes about 10 minutes for administration.4
Perception Impairment - Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA)
Specific for occupational therapy in stroke patients, assessing visual, spatial, motor, and cognitive perception.
Time frame
Duration varies based on the number and type of subtests administered.Secondary outcomes
1
Age
birth age
Time frame
1 minute2
gender
he gender with which the participant identifies
Time frame
1 minute3
Marital Status
single, married, divorced
Time frame
1 minute4
Education Level
he highest level of education
Time frame
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov