Smart rehabilitation for stroke and spinal cord injury patients
Official title: Establishment of a Feasible Smart Upper Limb Rehabilitation Model in Post-pandemic Era: Examples for Patients With Stroke and Spinal Cord Injuries
Run by National Cheng-Kung University Hospital · NCT06215625 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a smart rehabilitation system using a robot can help stroke and spinal cord injury patients improve their movement and daily activities better than a regular home program.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 79 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Cheng-Kung University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Tainan and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 22, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06215625 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 20-79 with stroke or 20-65 with incomplete spinal cord injuries who meet specific cognitive and physical criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe upper limb pain, recent surgeries on the shoulder, elbow, or wrist, or other neurological diseases affecting motor performance may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a smart upper limb rehabilitation system that combines an exoskeleton robot and an IoT platform for remote monitoring of rehabilitation progress. Stroke patients will be divided into two groups: one receiving the smart rehabilitation system for home use and the other following a traditional home program. Similarly, patients with spinal cord injuries will also be assigned to either the experimental or control group. The study aims to analyze improvements in motor function, daily living activities, and overall quality of life before and after the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance rehabilitation outcomes for patients recovering from stroke and spinal cord injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with robot-assisted therapy and tele-rehabilitation approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: For patients with stroke * 20-79 years old. * The score of Montreal Cognitive Assessment is more than or equal to 26. * The unilateral hemorrhagic or ischemic participants. * The performance of upper limb movement is affected by damage to brain cells. Inclusion Criteria: For patients with spinal cord injury * 20-65 years old. * The score of Mini-Mental Status Examination is more than or equal to 25. * Diagnosed as incomplete spinal cord injury at the C5 or C6 level. Exclusion Criteria: For patients with stroke * Underwent sugery on the shoulder, elbow or wrist. * Severe pain in upper limb. * Another muscular or neurological diseases that effects motor performance. Exclusion Criteria: For patients with spinal cord injury * Underwent sugery on the shoulder, elbow or wrist. * Severe pain in upper limb. * Another muscular or neurological diseases that effects motor performance.
Where it's running
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National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Tainan, Taiwan Recruiting -
Chi Mei Medical Center
Tainan, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Li-Chieh Kuo, Ph.D — National Cheng Kung University
- Study coordinator: Li-Chieh Kuo, Ph.D
- Email: jkkuo@mail.ncku.edu.tw
- Phone: 886-62353535
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.