Robot-assisted rehabilitation for stroke recovery
Robot-Aided Assessment and Rehabilitation of Upper Extremity Function After Stroke
This study tests if combining robotic training with electrical stimulation can help people who have had a stroke recover better use of their arms compared to just robotic training alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 22 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Maryland, Baltimore Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT05854485 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a hybrid rehabilitation program that combines Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and robotic training for improving upper extremity function in individuals with chronic stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the hybrid FES and robotic training group or a robotic training-only group. Over six weeks, each participant will undergo 18 sessions of training, with assessments conducted at baseline and after the intervention to evaluate motor impairments and functional recovery. The study aims to determine if the hybrid approach yields better outcomes than robotic training alone.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 22-85 with chronic stroke lasting more than six months who can perform a forward reach of about 3 inches.
Not a fit: Patients with upper extremity co-morbidities, those unable to tolerate electrical stimulation, or individuals with certain implants may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance upper extremity recovery and functional independence for stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in robotic rehabilitation and FES for stroke recovery, suggesting potential success for this hybrid approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals with chronic stroke(\>6months post stroke) 2. Age-22-85 years old 3. Ability to perform a Upper Extremity forward reach of about 3 inches Exclusion Criteria: 1. Upper Extremity co-morbidities-pain, arthritis, and other neurological disorders 2. Unable to tolerate electrical stimulation 3. Have implants such as pacemaker, spinal cord or deep brain stimulator 4. Have an elbow contracture of greater than 150 degrees 5. Receiving Botox injections within 3 months
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- University of Maryland School of Medicine — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sanjana Rao
- Email: sanjana.rao@som.umaryland.edu
- Phone: 4438256349
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.