Rehabilitation using a wearable robot for stroke recovery
Sensory-Motor Rehabilitation Post Stroke
This study is testing if using a wearable robot for rehabilitation can help people who have had a stroke recover better and improve their movement and balance.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Maryland, Baltimore Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT02369770 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of an intensive motor-sensory rehabilitation program for patients who have experienced an acute stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a Study group, which receives robot-aided therapy and interactive training, or a Control group, which undergoes passive movement therapy. The aim is to enhance sensorimotor recovery, reduce ankle impairments, and improve balance and mobility. The study will assess various biomechanical and neuromuscular outcomes before and after the intervention, with follow-up evaluations one month post-treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-80 who have experienced a first-time unilateral acute stroke with ankle impairments.
Not a fit: Patients with very mild ankle impairments or those with unstable medical conditions that prevent participation in training may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery outcomes for stroke patients, enhancing their mobility and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with robotic-assisted rehabilitation approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. First time unilateral acute stroke, hemorrhagic or ischemic, 24 hours after admission in hospital to 1 year post stroke. 2. Hemiplegia or hemiparesis 3. Age 18-80 4. Ankle impairments Exclusion Criteria: 1. No impairment or very mild ankle impairment of ankle. 2. Unstable medical conditions that interferes with ability to training and exercise. 3. Severe cardiovascular disorders that interfere with ability to perform moderate movement exercises. 4. Cognitive impairment or aphasia with inability to follow instructions 5. Pressure ulcer, recent surgical incision or active skin disease with open wounds present below knee of treated limb 6. Severe pain in legs
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- University of Maryland, Baltimore — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Li-Qun Zhang, Ph.D. — University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Raziyeh Baghi, Ph.D.
- Email: rbaghi@som.umaryland.edu
- Phone: (410) 706-5717
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.