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Official title Increasing the Repertoire of Intermuscular Co-ordination Post Stroke Through EMG-Guided Human-Machine Interaction
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06523335
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purposes of this study include: 1. \- To identify whether features of aberrant intermuscular coordination patterns can be used to predict motor impairment after stroke.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- for aged matched healthy group
- Male or female whose age range between 40 and 75
- no known neurological injuries
You likely can't join if
- for aged matched healthy group
- have an orthopedic disorder involving upper limbs;
- have a history of any neurologic disease;
- have any history of epilepsy of the potential participants and/or their family members;
- are unable to consent;
- are pregnant. Inclusion criteria for stroke group
See the full eligibility criteria
- for aged matched healthy group
- Male or female whose age range between 40 and 75
- no known neurological injuries
- for aged matched healthy group
- have an orthopedic disorder involving upper limbs;
- have a history of any neurologic disease;
- have any history of epilepsy of the potential participants and/or their family members;
- are unable to consent;
- are pregnant. Inclusion criteria for stroke group
- male or female hemiparetic chronic stroke survivors;
- age ranging between 40-75 year;
- with single unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic middle cerebral artery stroke;
- neurologically stable for \>6 months;
- have an expectation that current medication will be maintained without changes for at least 3 months. Stable use of anti-spasticity medication (e.g., baclofen, diazepam, tizanidine) is accepted;
- without severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth (MA) \<4);
- have not received botulinum toxin on the impaired arm within 3 months. Exclusion criteria for stroke group
- have an orthopedic disorder involving upper limbs;
- cognitive impairment sufficient to interfere with informed consent or successful completion of the protocol (Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score \< 26);
- a history of another neurologic disease;
- anesthesia of joint position sense in upper limbs;
- are pregnant or have a chance that they might be (self-reported);
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Houston, Texas, United States
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?
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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, 40 years to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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