Using 3D printed orthoses to improve hand function in stroke survivors

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of modular 3D printed dynamic orthoses in enhancing upper limb function for stroke survivors. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving traditional occupational therapy or an experimental group that combines this therapy with the use of the dynamic orthoses for home training. The intervention lasts for six weeks, followed by two follow-up assessments to evaluate the outcomes. The study is conducted at two medical centers in Taiwan.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria:

1. Onset of stroke at least three months ago;
2. Upper limb Brunnstrom stage II\~IV;
3. Shoulder can actively flex at least 45 degrees.

Exclusion criteria:

1. Affected hand has regained autonomous grasping function, able to grasp and release a tennis ball 10 times within 2 minutes;
2. Joint deformity or stiffness in the affected hand that prevents the use of the dynamic orthosis;
3. Diagnosis of other neurological disorders affecting motor control, such as neglect, Parkinson's disease, etc.;
4. Inability to follow therapist guidance;
5. Currently undergoing other specific treatments affecting motor function recovery (such as rTMS and BTX).

Where it's running

• National Cheng Kung University
  Tainan, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: JERHAO CHANG, PhD — National Cheng Kung University
• Study coordinator: Jerhao Chang
• Email: jerhao@ncku.edu.tw
• Phone: +886972272012

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.