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New treatment option for Stroke
Official title Using Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robot in Stroke Patient Rehabilitation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06113380
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- A robot arm for upper limb rehabilitation is intended to achieve rehabilitation effects through the study of robot control theory and the integration of sensors such as sEMG. The goal is to reduce the workload of rehabilitation therapists.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 85
You may be able to join if
- First-time stroke, occurring between 2 weeks and 2 years after onset, resulting in unilateral hemiplegia.
- Able to understand and follow simple instructions.
- Able to maintain a sitting posture balance.
- Rank on the Brunnstrom Scale is between two and five.
- Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes are included.
You likely can't join if
- Not yet fully conscious.
- Suffering from a psychiatric disorder or post-stroke psychiatric abnormalities.
- Cognitive or behavioral impairments that affect the ability to comprehend or execute the experimental tasks.
- Severe aphasia preventing compliance with researchers' instructions for this study.
- Medical conditions in internal medicine that jeopardize patient safety, such as severe heart or lung diseases, or patients requiring bed rest.
- Patients with a severe systemic illness requiring bed rest.
See the full eligibility criteria
- First-time stroke, occurring between 2 weeks and 2 years after onset, resulting in unilateral hemiplegia.
- Able to understand and follow simple instructions.
- Able to maintain a sitting posture balance.
- Rank on the Brunnstrom Scale is between two and five.
- Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes are included.
- Not yet fully conscious.
- Suffering from a psychiatric disorder or post-stroke psychiatric abnormalities.
- Cognitive or behavioral impairments that affect the ability to comprehend or execute the experimental tasks.
- Severe aphasia preventing compliance with researchers' instructions for this study.
- Medical conditions in internal medicine that jeopardize patient safety, such as severe heart or lung diseases, or patients requiring bed rest.
- Patients with a severe systemic illness requiring bed rest.
- Patients with shoulder joint pathology unable to undergo exercise therapy.
- Patients with severe osteoporosis who have concerns about fractures during physical activity.
- Patients with arrhythmia and implanted cardiac pacemakers.
- Severe uncontrolled seizures that cannot be improved with medication, physical therapy, botulinum toxin injections, or phenol block procedures.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Taipei, Taiwan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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, 20 years to 85 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Taipei, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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