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New treatment option for Upper Limb Rehabilitation
Official title Exoneuromusculoskeleton for Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03752775
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- A new clothing robotic arm was developed for multi-joint coordinated upper limb rehabilitation after stroke. Patients after stroke will be recruited to evaluate the rehabilitation effectiveness of the device assisted upper limb rehabilitation.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- For the subacute groups:
- Two weeks after the onset of stroke, however less than 0.5 year
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)\>21
- Able to sit up for at least 1 hour
- Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) upper limb \<30
You likely can't join if
- people will be excluded if they do not meet the above inclusion criteria, or had the following conditions:
- Currently pregnant
- Dysphasia (language deficiency)
- Post-stroke neglect
- Pacemaker implantation,
- Involved in drug studies, other clinical trials, or concurrent medication/occupational/physical treatments on the upper limb
See the full eligibility criteria
- For the subacute groups:
- Two weeks after the onset of stroke, however less than 0.5 year
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)\>21
- Able to sit up for at least 1 hour
- Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) upper limb \<30
- Modified Ashworth Score (MAS) at the elbow, wrist and fingers \<3
- Detectable EMG on the target driving muscles (i.e., 3 times of the standard deviation above the baseline) For the chronic device assisted group:
- At least 0.5 year after the onset of stroke
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)\>21
- Able to sit up for at least 1 hour
- Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) upper limb \<30
- Modified Ashworth Score (MAS) at the elbow, wrist and fingers \<3
- Detectable EMG on the target driving muscles (i.e., 3 times of the standard deviation above the baseline)
- people will be excluded if they do not meet the above inclusion criteria, or had the following conditions:
- Currently pregnant
- Dysphasia (language deficiency)
- Post-stroke neglect
- Pacemaker implantation,
- Involved in drug studies, other clinical trials, or concurrent medication/occupational/physical treatments on the upper limb
- The overall medical condition not suitable for the training (e.g., severe cardiac problem, unstable blood pressure, etc.).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, China
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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