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New treatment option for Upper Limb Deficits
Official title Assessment of Feasibility, Functionality and Usability of an Hybrid Assistive Exoskeleton for Upper Limb
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07000279
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- People affected by stroke or brachial plexus injuries experience huge impairment in using upper limbs for everyday life activities. Brachial plexus is responsible of sensory-motor innervation of the whole upper limb, the shoulder and also a part of the chest.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- age between 18 and 65 years
- post-stroke or brachial plexus injuries patients
- upper limb motor deficit patients with Medical Research Council (MRC) Scale for Muscle Strength equal to or more than 2
- number of months after lesion higher than 6
- cognitive ability to follow instruction
You likely can't join if
- other nuerological or orthopaedic impairments
- pain in injuried upper limb (Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) higher than 4)
- cognitive impairments (Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) lower than 24)
- implantable devices that can interfere with FES
- muscle/neurological diseases that can get worse with FES
- fever or infection
See the full eligibility criteria
- age between 18 and 65 years
- post-stroke or brachial plexus injuries patients
- upper limb motor deficit patients with Medical Research Council (MRC) Scale for Muscle Strength equal to or more than 2
- number of months after lesion higher than 6
- cognitive ability to follow instruction
- no Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) treatment within 6 months prior to the enrollment
- absence of communication deficit
- other nuerological or orthopaedic impairments
- pain in injuried upper limb (Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) higher than 4)
- cognitive impairments (Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) lower than 24)
- implantable devices that can interfere with FES
- muscle/neurological diseases that can get worse with FES
- fever or infection
- pregnancy or breastfeeding
- absence of patient informed consent in written form
- unstable medical condition
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Budrio, Bologna, Italy
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 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Budrio, Bologna, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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