Robot-assisted rehabilitation for stroke recovery
Robot-Aided Diagnosis, Passive-Active Arm Motor and Sensory Rehabilitation Post Stroke: Aims 2&3
This study is testing whether using robots for therapy can help stroke patients recover better use of their arms and hands compared to traditional methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Maryland, Baltimore Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT02359253 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of robotic therapy in improving upper extremity function in stroke patients. It focuses on multi-joint neuromechanical impairments and compares the benefits of training the arm versus the hand. Additionally, it investigates the impact of combining passive stretching with active movement training using specialized robotic devices. Participants will be randomly assigned to different treatment groups to assess the most effective rehabilitation approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals who have experienced a first focal unilateral stroke within the past 1-12 months and have specific levels of impairment in their arm and hand.
Not a fit: Patients with severe pain, contractures, or cognitive impairments, as well as those currently involved in other rehabilitation studies, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance recovery outcomes for stroke patients with upper extremity impairments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using robotic therapy for stroke rehabilitation, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * First focal unilateral lesion, ischemic or hemorrhagic * Had a stroke 1-12 months prior to enrollment * Rated between stages 2-4 on the Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment Impairment Inventory: Stage of Recovery of the Arm and Hand Exclusion Criteria: * Apraxia * Score of less than 22 on the Mini Mental Status Exam * Severe pain in the shoulder by a self-rating of 7 out of 10 or greater * Severe contracture in the upper extremity * Unable to sit in a chair for 3 consecutive hours * Unrelated musculoskeletal injuries * Poor fit into equipment used in study * Botox injection in upper extremity within 4 months * Concurrent participation in gait or upper extremity intervention studies
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: Soh-Hyun Hur
- Email: sohur@som.umaryland.edu
- Phone: (410) 706-1625
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.