Tablet-based arm rehabilitation for stroke patients
Sensorimotor Arm Rehabilitation After Stroke Using Tablet-based Bimanual Coordination Training
This study tests a new tablet program that helps stroke patients use both arms together to see if it improves their recovery better than regular therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 36 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BDH-Klinik Hessisch Oldendorf Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hessisch Oldendorf, Lower Saxony) |
| Trial ID | NCT05590988 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on improving rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients experiencing hemiparesis through a novel tablet-based training program. The program emphasizes bimanual coordination by requiring patients to engage both arms in specific time sequences and sensory modalities, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic inputs. The goal is to assess whether this approach enhances motor function compared to traditional unilateral training methods. Participants will undergo ergotherapeutic training alongside the tablet-based interventions to maximize rehabilitation effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke who exhibit moderate upper extremity paresis.
Not a fit: Patients with pre-existing hemiparesis or those who have had their stroke more than three months prior may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve motor function and quality of life for stroke survivors with hemiparesis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated positive outcomes with bilateral arm training, suggesting that this approach may build on established findings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of an ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke * moderate upper extremity paresis: 30 to 60 cubes in the Box-and-Block Test (BBT) * sufficient resilience / alertness (active participation possible for at least 30 minutes) * ability to give consent (written declaration of consent from the patient) Exclusion Criteria: * Hemianopia and/or neglect * duration of illness \>3 months * pre-existing hemiparesis * participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days * a pregnancy or breast-feeding period * contraindications for MRI: claustrophobia; metallic or magnetic implants that contain iron, cobalt or nickel (e.g. pacemakers, brain pacemakers, automatic insulin pumps, electrodes, plates, clips, implanted hearing aids, dental implants, metal endoprostheses, metal parts or metal splinters in the body)
Where this trial is running
Hessisch Oldendorf, Lower Saxony
- Institute for Neurorehabilitation Research, BDH-Clinic Hessich Oldendorf — Hessisch Oldendorf, Lower Saxony, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jens D Rollnik, Prof. Dr. — BDH-Klinik Hessich Oldendorf
- Study coordinator: Simone B Schmidt, Dr.
- Email: si.schmidt@nkho.de
- Phone: +49 5152 781 215
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.