Robot Aided Rehabilitation for Stroke Recovery
Robot Aided Rehabilitation - Multi-joint Evaluations
Recruiting
Observational Study
Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 56 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke within the last month. Participants will take part in assessments to measure their arm and hand recovery using a robot.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have had my first stroke within the last month.
- I have a stroke that affects one side of my body.
- I am at stage 1-4 in arm recovery according to a specific assessment.
- I am at stage 1-4 in hand recovery according to a specific assessment.
You may not be able to join if
- I have apraxia.
- I have other unrelated injuries.
- I cannot sit in a chair for 3 hours in a row.
- I scored less than 22 on the Mini Mental Status Exam.
- I do not fit properly into the equipment used in the study.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Sensory and motor impairments following stroke can lead to substantial disability involving the arm and hand. The investigator hypothesized that excessive local and cross-coupled stiffness, diminished individuation and proprioceptive acuity will be present among multiple degree of freedom in the upper limb. The stiffness and spasticity will increase with time post-stroke. The objective of this stu…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. First focal unilateral lesion, ischemic or hemorrhagic
2. Had a stroke less than a month prior to enrollment
3. Rated between stages 1-4 on the Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment Impairment Inventory: Stage of Recovery of the Arm
4. Rated between stages 1-4 on the Chedoke McM…
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