Can Lycra sleeves prevent glenohumeral subluxation in stroke - 1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Can Lycra sleeves prevent glenohumeral subluxation and improve arm function in people with stroke – A preliminary study to inform a future clinical trial/s?
IRAS ID
220638
Contact name
Praveen Kumar
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of West of England
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 30 days
Research summary
Shoulder looseness (causing a gap) is reported in up to 81% of people with stroke. The shoulder is dependent on muscles to hold the joint together and to enable the arm to be used. Weakness of shoulder muscles following stroke causing looseness poses challenges in rehabilitation. The application of electrical stimulation to shoulder muscles is recommended to reduce the looseness and has shown some short term benefits. However electrical stimulation can be uncomfortable, its use is limited due to time, availability of equipment and cost. An alternative, but unproven treatment, is the use of tight fitting Lycra sleeves. Our aim in the proposed project is to gather the information needed to allow us to prepare for a trial of Lycra sleeves. We will 1) Test the Lycra sleeves and our measurement methods in people early after a stroke. 2) Explore patients’, nurses, therapists and family members or carers experiences of application of the sleeve. 3) Test the rate of recruitment for a future clinical trial. Methods: Patients with first time stroke resulting in shoulder weakness will be recruited. Nurses, Therapist and family members will be trained to apply the sleeves which will be worn for 8-10 hours/day for 3 months and will be an adjunct to usual care. Measurement of any gap in the shoulder and arm function will be tested before application of sleeve and again after 3 months. Results from this study will inform a future clinical trial.
REC name
Wales REC 1
REC reference
17/WA/0061
Date of REC Opinion
10 Mar 2017
REC opinion
Unfavourable Opinion