Medical Information Only. Always consult your healthcare provider before enrolling in any clinical trial.
NCT00056706 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Ischemic Nerve Block to Improve Hand Function in Stroke Patients
A clinical trial, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- Completed
- Registry status
- 75
- Enrollment target
NCT00056706 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The registered enrollment target is 75 participants.
The verdict
NCT00056706 has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 75 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will determine whether impaired hand function due to stroke can be improved by blocking nerve impulses to the unaffected arm. Following a stroke, the unaffected side of the brain might negatively influence the affected side. Studies in healthy volunteers show that function in one hand improves when ischemic nerve block (inflating a pressure cuff to block nerve impulses) is applied to the forearm of the other hand. This study will examine whether similar improvement also occurs in the affected hand of patients with chronic impairment after stroke. Stroke patients with sensory (numbness) or motor impairment (weakness) in the hand that has persisted at least 12 months after the stroke may be eligible for this study. Patients who have had more than one stroke, whose stroke affected both sides of the body, who have a history of deep vein thrombosis (blood clotting), or who are receiving anticoagulant (blood-thinning) treatment at the time of the study will not be enrolled. Participants will have physical and neurological examinations and will undergo the following procedures: Session 1 * Magnetic resonance imaging (if one has not been done within the previous 6 months): MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce images of body tissues and organs. For this procedure, the patient lies on a table that is moved into the scanner (a narrow cylinder) and wears earplugs to muffle loud knocking and thumping sounds that occur during the scanning process. The procedure lasts about 45 to 90 minutes, during which the patient lies still up to a few minutes at a time. * Mini Mental State Examination - Patients will take a short test to assess cognitive function. Sessions 2 (and possibly 3 and 4) * Motor task practice: Patients practice a motor task several times to achieve optimal performance. The task is a rhythmic, repetitive pinch grip at maximal strength at a frequency of one grip every 10 seconds. If technical difficulties arise during the session, the p
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Transient deafferentation
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 75 participants |
| Start Date | 2003-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2006-01 |
Interested in This Trial?
Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00056706
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00056706 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 75 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Transient deafferentation is the first listed.
NCT00056706 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00056706 about?
NCT00056706 is a clinical study titled "Ischemic Nerve Block to Improve Hand Function in Stroke Patients". This study will determine whether impaired hand function due to stroke can be improved by blocking nerve impulses to the unaffected arm. Following a stroke, the unaffected side of the brain might negatively influence the affected side. Studies in healthy volunteers show that function in one hand imp...
What is the current status of trial NCT00056706?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 75 participants. The study started on 2003-03. Estimated completion is 2006-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00056706?
The interventions under investigation include: Transient deafferentation (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00056706?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Learn More About Clinical Trials
Explore more on PlainTrial
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Every figure on PlainTrial is rendered directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, no number is typed in by an editor. This page mirrors this trial's own ClinicalTrials.gov registry record, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.