Monitoring arm use in stroke patients at home
Actimeric Monitoring of the Use of the Paretic Upper Limb in the Activities of Daily Living of the Post-chronic Stroke Subject in a Home Environment
This study tests how much stroke patients use their affected arm at home by having them wear wrist sensors for a week to see if it can help improve their rehabilitation.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 66 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Montpellier Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Montpellier and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05581602 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to quantify the functional use of the paretic upper limb in chronic stroke patients using actimetry. Participants will wear wrist sensors for one week to objectively measure the use of their affected arm during daily activities. The goal is to establish a functional use ratio between the paretic and non-paretic arms, providing insights into the actual use of the affected limb in a real-world setting. This approach seeks to enhance rehabilitation strategies by focusing on the 'Use it or Lose it' principle.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 90 who are in the chronic phase of stroke recovery with motor sequelae affecting the upper limb.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments or those unable to understand the study's constraints may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that enhance the functional recovery of stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of actimetry in rehabilitation is gaining interest, this specific approach to monitoring upper limb use in chronic stroke patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria common to all participants: * Be between 18 and 90 years old Post-stroke subjects should: * Having a stroke with motor sequelae in the upper limb * Be in the chronic phase (\>3 months post-stroke) of a stroke whatever the aetiology Exclusion Criteria: Non inclusion criteria common to all participants: * Absence of free, informed and express oral consent * No affiliation to a French social security system or beneficiary of such a system * Patient protected by law * Pregnant or breastfeeding women Not eligible for inclusion, post-stroke subjects: * Not understanding the constraints of the study * Have cognitive impairments that prevent them from understanding the study * With a known hemigligence in the medical record (omission \> 8 on bells test)
Where this trial is running
Montpellier and 1 other locations
- University Hospital of Montpellier — Montpellier, France (Recruiting)
- Jerome FROGER — Nîmes, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Karima BAKHTI, PhD
- Email: k-bakhti@chu-montpellier.fr
- Phone: 0467336111
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.