Wearable Robot Therapy for Acute Stroke Recovery
Sensory-Motor Rehabilitation Post Stroke
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Acute Stroke
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 140 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke and have difficulty with movement and sensation. Participants will use a wearable robot to help with recovery and improve movement skills.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have had a first-time stroke within the last year.
- I have difficulty moving one side of my body.
- I am between 18 and 80 years old.
- I have problems with my ankle.
You may not be able to join if
- I have no ankle problems or just very mild issues.
- I have unstable health conditions that affect my training.
- I have severe heart problems that limit my movement.
- I have difficulty understanding instructions.
- I have open wounds or recent surgery on my legs.
- I have severe pain in my legs.
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
Early after stroke, patients often have significant motor impairment and sensory deficit. Evidence has demonstrated heightened plasticity and significant recovery in the acute phase (first months) post stroke but there has been a lack of effective and practical protocols and devices for early intensive sensorimotor therapy.This research study will conduct a randomized clinical trial of an intensiv…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. First time unilateral acute stroke, hemorrhagic or ischemic, 24 hours after admission in hospital to 1 year post stroke.
2. Hemiplegia or hemiparesis
3. Age 18-80
4. Ankle impairments
Exclusion Criteria:
1. No impairment or very mild ankle impairment of ankle.
2. Unstable m…
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