Comparative Effects of Task-Oriented Training and Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive in Post-Stroke Patients

July 21, 2026 updated by: Riphah International University

Comparative Effects of Task-Oriented Training and Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy on Gross and Fine Motor Skills of Upper Limb and Activities of Daily Living in Post-Stroke Patients

Stroke is a rapidly developing clinical signs of focal (or global) disturbance of cerebral function, lasting more than 24 hours or leading to death, with no apparent cause other than a vascular origin. Among various rehabilitation strategies, Task-oriented training of low to moderate intensity and Hand-Arm bimanual intensive therapy have shown their promising results in stroke rehabilitation. So, this study aims to determine the comparative effects of Task-oriented and Hand-Arm bimanual intensive therapy on Gross and Fine motor skills of Upper Limb and Activities of Daily Living in Post-Stroke Patients.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This randomized clinical trial will be conducted at District Headquarter Hospital Nankana Sahib on 30 stroke patients, randomly assigned to two groups through seal opaque method. Group A will receive task-oriented training and Group B will undergo hand-arm bimanual therapy over an 8-week period. Outcome measures will include Action Research Arm Test for gross movement of upper limb and fine motor functions will be assessed using the Nine Hole Peg Test, while the Barthel Index will be used for daily activity performance. Pre and post-intervention assessments will be used to analyze and compare the effects of interventions. Data will be analyzed using the SPSS version 25. Statistical significance will be set at p=0.05. The normality of data will be checked by Shapiro wilk test (p-value 0.05). Difference between groups will be analyzed through Independent sample t-test/Mann-Whitney Test within group comparison will be analyzed through Paired sample t-test/Wilcoxen Signed-Rank test depending upon the normality of data.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
      • Nankana Sahib, Pakistan
        • Recruiting
        • DHQ Hospital Nankana Sahib
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • • Age 45-70

    • Gender (both male and female)
    • Pre diagnosed First-time stroke patients (ischemic or hemorrhagic)
    • Time since stroke: ≥3 months
    • Mild to moderate upper limb impairment (ABILHAND Questionnaire: Less than 50% of items rated as "impossible.")
    • Moderate functional independence in basic activities (Barthel Index score ≥ 60)
    • Ability to follow commands (MMSE > 24 or equivalent cognitive screening)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • • Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale score ≥ 3) or contractures

    • Other neurological conditions (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson and dementia)
    • Unstable medical conditions (diabetes and hypertension) that may interfere with participation
    • Participation in any other structured upper limb rehabilitation or experimental therapy within the past 3 months

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: GROUP A: TOT

Frequency: 3 session/week for 8 weeks Intensity: 5 reps/session Duration: 30 minutes, increasing to 45 minutes by the end of week 8

Exercises:

  • Reaching
  • Push-pull tasks
  • Grasping
  • Wiping tasks
  • Weight-bearing on hands
  • Lifting an object (2 sets×5 reps of each exercise) Gradually increasing duration and intensity each week.
Other: Task-Oriented Training

Frequency: 3 session/week for 8 weeks Intensity: 5 reps/session Duration: 30 minutes, increasing to 45 minutes by the end of week 8

Exercises:

  • Reaching
  • Push-pull tasks
  • Grasping
  • Wiping tasks
  • Weight-bearing on hands
  • Lifting an object (2 sets×5 reps of each exercise) Gradually increasing duration and intensity each week.
Active Comparator: GROUP B: HABIT

Frequency: 3 session/week for 8 weeks Intensity: 5 reps/session Duration:30 minutes, increasing to 45 minutes by the end of week 8

Exercises:

  • Rolling a ball
  • Opening containers
  • Towel folding
  • Lifting and placing objects
  • Cutting with scissors
  • Zipping and buttoning
  • Peeling fruits (2 sets×5 reps of each exercise) Gradually increasing duration and intensity each week.
Other: Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy

Frequency: 3 session/week for 8 weeks Intensity: 5 reps/session Duration:30 minutes, increasing to 45 minutes by the end of week 8

Exercises:

  • Rolling a ball
  • Opening containers
  • Towel folding
  • Lifting and placing objects
  • Cutting with scissors
  • Zipping and buttoning
  • Peeling fruits (2 sets×5 reps of each exercise) Gradually increasing duration and intensity each week.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Gross Motor Skills
Time Frame: Baseline and post 8 weeks
Action Research Arm Test
Baseline and post 8 weeks
Fine Motor Skills
Time Frame: Baseline and post 8 weeks
Nine Hole Peg Test
Baseline and post 8 weeks
Activities of Daily Living
Time Frame: Baseline and post 8 weeks
Barthel Index Scale
Baseline and post 8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Aiza Yousaf, MS-OMPT, Riphah International University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 2, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 21, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 21, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 24, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 24, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 21, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR & AHS/25/0238

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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