StrokeNCT07143500
Comparative Study of Action Observation Training Versus Task Oriented Training on Reaching in Patients With Stroke
A study testing Selected physical therapy program, Task Oriented Training for Upper limb and Action Observation Training Program in people with Stroke, run by Ahmed Alshimy at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Stroke is characterized by a sudden onset of localized or generalized brain dysfunction, with symptoms persisting for at least 24 hours or resulting in death. In the chronic phase following a stroke, hand dysfunction is commonly observed, often characterized by reduced finger strength and abnormal hand flexion… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 to 65 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke
- What is being tested?
- Selected physical therapy program, Task Oriented Training for Upper limb and Action Observation Training Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 39 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 2 Jun 2025to 5 Aug 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 50 to 65 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients with Chronic stroke diagnosed and referred by a neurologist.
- Patient's ages ranged from 50-65 years old, Duration of stroke was between six to 12 months, Spasticity grade of the upper limb was from 1 to 1+ according to the modified Ashworth scale (MAS).
- Patients with sufficient cognitive abilities that enabled them to understand and follow instructions (Mini-Mental Scale>24), Fugl-Meyer Assessment scale for upper limb scored between 38 and 63.
- Patients with normal vision and hearing, Medically stable patients.
Who cannot join
- Patients with Upper limb dysfunction due to neurological disorders other than Stroke (e.g, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsonism...etc).
- Patients with Severe sensory deficits in the paretic upper limb, Psychological or severe cognitive disorders, Severe cardiovascular disease that can preclude intervention.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site
Al Ryada University for Science and Technology
Sadat, Menoufia, 32897
About this study
Stroke is characterized by a sudden onset of localized or generalized brain dysfunction, with symptoms persisting for at least 24 hours or resulting in death. In the chronic phase following a stroke, hand dysfunction is commonly observed, often characterized by reduced finger strength and abnormal hand flexion patterns. Reaching is a crucial aspect of daily tasks, including activities like drinking, interacting with a touch screen, or pressing elevator buttons.
Read the detailed description
Thirty Nine male chronic stroke patients, aged from 50 to 65 years were included in the study. They were randomly assigned into three equal groups: Group "A" was the control group, Group "B" was the study group I and Group "C" was the study group II). Patients in the control group received a selected physical therapy program for upper limb for 60 minutes, patients in group B received Task Oriented Training for upper limb for 30 minutes and the same selected physical Therapy program for upper limb for 30 minutes, while patients in group C received Action Observation Training for upper limb for 30 minutes and the same selected Physical Therapy Program for upper limb for 30 minutes. The intervention was administered three times weekly over a period of four consecutive weeks. Reaching measurements were done using Reaching Performance Scale for stroke (RPSS) and WolF Motor Function Test (WMFT) pre- and post-treatment.
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Being tested
- Selected physical therapy program, Task Oriented Training for Upper limb, Action Observation Training Program
- Keywords
- Stroke, Action Observation Training, Task Oriented Training, Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke, Wolf Motor Function Test
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Selected physical therapy programOther
Passive stretching, active range of motion exercises, isometric strengthening, and functional gripping practice for the hand
Task Oriented Training for Upper limbOther
Seated in chair with arm and back support, with forearms resting on a table 73 cm high. Functional movements were trained through task-oriented exercises involving simple activities of daily living(ADL), such as eating (using a plate and spoon), personal hygiene (combing hair, brushing teeth), and tasks using household items (e.g., handling a cup and spoon, or opening a bottle and cap). Each task was repeated five times. Patients were allowed rest periods of five minutes as needed during the exercise sessions.
Action Observation Training ProgramOther
sat comfortably in a chair or wheelchair with both arms resting on a table (73 cm high) positioned 50 cm from a 15.6-inch colored laptop screen. They were instructed to attentively observe action videos displayed on the screen and then imitate the observed movements using their affected upper limb. A total of 30 action videos were used, each lasting approximately 50 seconds and demonstrating specific upper limb movements, such as wrist flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, pronation/supination, ulnar/radial deviation, and various grasping and manipulation tasks (e.g., handling coins, pens, a computer mouse, jar lids, bottle caps, typewriting, dialing a phone, and feeding).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Selected physical therapy program |
| Group B | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Selected physical therapy program; Other: Task Oriented Training for Upper limb |
| Group C | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Selected physical therapy program; Other: Action Observation Training Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke (RPSS)
Evaluates the performance of two reaching and grasping tasks
Measured: 4 Weeks
Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT)
Designed to assess upper limb motor function following stroke or traumatic brain injury
Measured: 4 Weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Aug 2025
- Study start2 Jun 2025
- Primary completion25 Jul 2025
- Study completion5 Aug 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StrokeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ahmed Alshimy
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Ahmed Alshimy, AlRyada University for Science & Technology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07143500
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/005941
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 20 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 27 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Study of Action Observation Training Versus Task Oriented Training on Reaching in Patients With Stroke
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07143500
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/005941
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Keywords
- Stroke, Action Observation Training, Task Oriented Training, Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke, Wolf Motor Function Test
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ahmed AlshimyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 5 Aug 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Stroke is characterized by a sudden onset of localized or generalized brain dysfunction, with symptoms persisting for at least 24 hours or resulting in death. In the chronic phase following a stroke, hand dysfunction is commonly observed, often characterized by reduced finger strength and abnormal hand flexion patterns. Reaching is a crucial aspect of daily tasks, including activities like drinking, interacting with a touch screen, or pressing elevator buttons.
Detailed description
Thirty Nine male chronic stroke patients, aged from 50 to 65 years were included in the study. They were randomly assigned into three equal groups: Group "A" was the control group, Group "B" was the study group I and Group "C" was the study group II). Patients in the control group received a selected physical therapy program for upper limb for 60 minutes, patients in group B received Task Oriented Training for upper limb for 30 minutes and the same selected physical Therapy program for upper limb for 30 minutes, while patients in group C received Action Observation Training for upper limb for 30 minutes and the same selected Physical Therapy Program for upper limb for 30 minutes. The intervention was administered three times weekly over a period of four consecutive weeks. Reaching measurements were done using Reaching Performance Scale for stroke (RPSS) and WolF Motor Function Test (WMFT) pre- and post-treatment.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Experimental | Other: Selected physical therapy program |
| Group B | Experimental | Other: Selected physical therapy program, Other: Task Oriented Training for Upper limb |
| Group C | Experimental | Other: Selected physical therapy program, Other: Action Observation Training Program |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 to 65 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients with Chronic stroke diagnosed and referred by a neurologist.
- Patient's ages ranged from 50-65 years old, Duration of stroke was between six to 12 months, Spasticity grade of the upper limb was from 1 to 1+ according to the modified Ashworth scale (MAS).
- Patients with sufficient cognitive abilities that enabled them to understand and follow instructions (Mini-Mental Scale>24), Fugl-Meyer Assessment scale for upper limb scored between 38 and 63.
- Patients with normal vision and hearing, Medically stable patients.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients with Upper limb dysfunction due to neurological disorders other than Stroke (e.g, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsonism...etc).
- Patients with Severe sensory deficits in the paretic upper limb, Psychological or severe cognitive disorders, Severe cardiovascular disease that can preclude intervention.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Selected physical therapy programPassive stretching, active range of motion exercises, isometric strengthening, and functional gripping practice for the hand | Other | Group A, Group B, Group C |
| Task Oriented Training for Upper limbSeated in chair with arm and back support, with forearms resting on a table 73 cm high. Functional movements were trained through task-oriented exercises involving simple activities of daily living(ADL), such as eating (using a plate and spoon), personal hygiene (combing hair, brushing teeth), and tasks using household items (e.g., handling a cup and spoon, or opening a bottle and cap). Each task was repeated five times. Patients were allowed rest periods of five minutes as needed during the exercise sessions. | Other | Group B |
| Action Observation Training Programsat comfortably in a chair or wheelchair with both arms resting on a table (73 cm high) positioned 50 cm from a 15.6-inch colored laptop screen. They were instructed to attentively observe action videos displayed on the screen and then imitate the observed movements using their affected upper limb. A total of 30 action videos were used, each lasting approximately 50 seconds and demonstrating specific upper limb movements, such as wrist flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, pronation/supination, ulnar/radial deviation, and various grasping and manipulation tasks (e.g., handling coins, pens, a computer mouse, jar lids, bottle caps, typewriting, dialing a phone, and feeding). | Other | Group C |
Primary outcome
Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke (RPSS)
Time frame: 4 Weeks
Evaluates the performance of two reaching and grasping tasks
Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT)
Time frame: 4 Weeks
Designed to assess upper limb motor function following stroke or traumatic brain injury
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Selected physical therapy program, Task Oriented Training for Upper limb and Action Observation Training Program in people with Stroke, run by Ahmed Alshimy at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Reaching Performance Scale for Stroke (RPSS) (time frame: 4 Weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Aug 2025.