Using myoelectric biofeedback to improve arm function in stroke patients
Official title: Objective To Investigate the Effect of Myoelectric Biofeedback Therapy Combined With Comprehensive Rehabilitation Training on Upper Extremity Motor Function in Elderly Patients With Hemiplegia With Cerebral Infarction
Run by The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine · NCT06443008 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using myoelectric biofeedback therapy can help older stroke patients improve their arm function and overall quality of life better than standard rehabilitation alone.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Yiwu, Zhejiang) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | February 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06443008 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are elderly patients aged 65 and older who have been diagnosed with a stroke and are willing to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe cognitive impairments or those unable to comply with treatment protocols 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 effects of myoelectric biofeedback therapy on upper limb function in elderly patients who have suffered a cerebral infarction. Participants are randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard rehabilitation or an observation group receiving additional myoelectric biofeedback treatment. The study aims to determine if this therapy enhances recovery of motor function and improves quality of life. It also seeks to identify any medical issues that may arise during the treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could significantly enhance upper limb recovery and quality of life for elderly stroke patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using biofeedback for rehabilitation, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subject volunteered to participate in the experiment and signed informed consent 2. Age ≥ 65 years old, no gender limit; 3. Diagnosis of stroke patients; 4. No other major cardiovascular diseases Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subject's poor compliance 2. Subjects with skin allergies 3. Those who do not meet the criteria for diagnosis and inclusion; 4. People with severe consciousness disorders, severe dementia, speech disorders, etc. who are unable to communicate and describe the disease; 5. can not cooperate as required, poor compliance; 6. participants in other clinical trials;
Where it's running
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Yinkai Cheng
Yiwu, Zhejiang, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yinkai Cheng
- Email: 505184583@qq.com
- Phone: +86-15067757337
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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.