Measuring upper limb use after stroke with accelerometers
Measuring the Concurrent Validity of the Upper Limb Use Ratio With Accelerometers in an Ecological Situation After Stroke. ValidFUR
This study is trying to see if using small devices called accelerometers can accurately track how much stroke patients use their arms during therapy sessions to help improve their rehabilitation.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Montpellier Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Lamalou les Bains and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06509542 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the validity of using accelerometers to measure the upper limb use ratio in patients who have experienced a stroke. Participants will first be informed about the study and provide consent, followed by a second visit where their upper limb activities will be monitored during occupational therapy sessions in real-world settings. The goal is to gather objective data on limb usage to enhance neurorehabilitation strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 or older with hemiparesis following a stroke who are participating in occupational therapy.
Not a fit: Patients with other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders affecting upper limb use, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved assessment methods for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke, potentially enhancing recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of accelerometers in rehabilitation is gaining traction, this specific approach to measuring upper limb use in ecological situations is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject with hemiparesis following stroke * Subject participating in ecological activities during occupational therapy sessions * Adult subject aged 18 or over * Subject informed of study participation and not objecting to participation Exclusion Criteria: * Other neurological or musculoskeletal disorders limiting use of upper limbs * Pregnant or breast-feeding woman, * Failure to obtain consent, * Non-affiliation with a social security scheme, * Persons under court protection, * Person protected by law (under guardianship or curatorship) * Participant in another research project with an exclusion period still ongoing.
Where this trial is running
Lamalou les Bains and 1 other locations
- CH Paul Coste Floret — Lamalou les Bains, France (Recruiting)
- CHU Montpellier — Montpellier, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Karima Mrs. Bakhti, Dr
- Email: k-bakhti@chu-montpellier.fr
- Phone: +33 4 67 33 61 11
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.