Combining robot-assisted therapy and task-oriented training for stroke rehabilitation
Effects of Circuit Training Combining Different Types of Distal Robot-assisted and Task-oriented Therapy on Motor Control, Motor and Daily Functions, and Quality of Life After Stroke
NA · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · NCT06258538
This study is trying out a new way to help people recover from a stroke by using robot-assisted therapy and task-focused exercises to see if it improves their arm function and daily activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 87 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taoyuan, Taoyuan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06258538 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 20 to 75 who have experienced a unilateral stroke at least 3 months prior and have specific motor impairment levels.
Not a fit: Patients with other neurological conditions or severe cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve motor function and quality of life for stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of therapies in a circuit training format is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Taoyuan, Taoyuan
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Stroke Patients, Stroke rehabilitation, distal upper extremity