Combining robot-assisted therapy and task-oriented training for stroke rehabilitation

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study explores a new approach to stroke rehabilitation by integrating various types of distal robot-assisted and task-oriented therapies into a circuit training program. The aim is to enhance upper extremity functions, improve daily living activities, and reduce caregiver burden while potentially lowering long-term medical costs. Participants will engage in therapies using exoskeletons and different task-oriented methods to assess improvements in motor control and quality of life. The findings could provide valuable insights for healthcare professionals in applying effective rehabilitation strategies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. unilateral stroke ≥ 3 months onset
2. Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) score between 18 to 56, indicating different levels of motor impairments ;
3. without excessive spasticity in any of the UE joint (modified Ashworth scale ≤3 in proximal joints and modified Ashworth scale ≤2 in distal joints);
4. Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) score \> 24, indicating no serious cognitive impairment;
5. between the ages of 20 and 75 years -

Exclusion Criteria:

1. histories of other neurological diseases such as dementia, Parkinson's disease, and peripheral polyneuropathy;
2. difficulties in following and understanding instructions such as global aphasia;
3. enroll in other rehabilitation or drug studies simultaneously;
4. receiving Botulinum toxin injections within 3 months. -

Where it's running

• Chang Gung Memotial Hospital
  Taoyuan, Taoyuan, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Yu-Wei Hsieh, ScD
• Email: ywhlab.ra@gmail.com
• Phone: Phone: #886 886-3-2118800

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.