Smartphone App for Stroke Survivors with Arm Challenges

At Home Wearable Sensors and Smartphone for Stroke Survivors With Upper Limb Motor Challenges.

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Stroke
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for stroke survivors aged 18 to 80 who have difficulty using one arm. Participants will wear sensors and use a smartphone app to help improve arm use in daily activities.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Severe cognitive impairmentSevere dyslexiaSevere aphasiaLegally blindUncontrolled seizures

You may be able to join if

  • I am a stroke survivor over 12 months post-stroke.
  • I am between 18 and 80 years old.
  • I can move my fingers and wrist to certain degrees.
  • I have limited use of my affected arm.
  • I actively use at least one smartphone app.
  • I believe I can control my recovery.
  • I can read and understand English.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have cognitive impairments that affect my understanding.
  • I have serious difficulties with numbers or reading.
  • I am receiving other motor therapy during the study.
  • I have participated in certain movement therapy before.
  • I have recently taken part in other rehabilitation studies.
  • I have had botulinum toxin treatment in the last 3 months.
  • I have major health issues that interfere with participation.
  • I can't put on or take off the sensors independently.

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
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if wearable sensor data visualization on smartphones can improve the use of the stroke-affected limb during everyday activities. Chronic stroke survivors (\>12 months from onset) ages 18-80 years old with residual upper extremity motor impairments may be eligible to participate. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the mobile health (mHealth) in…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Stroke survivor (ischemic or hemorrhagic), \>12 months post stroke, at the time of consent * Aged between 18 and 80 * Ability to extend ≥ 10° at the metacarpophalangeal joint and one of the interphalangeal joints of each finger, ≥ 10° extension or abduction of the thumb, and ≥…
Contacts

Kathy Piela, PT, DPT

617-952-6388

kpiela@mgb.org

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