Arm Rehabilitation Program for Stroke Recovery
Substrates for Post-Stroke Arm Rehabilitation
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke
Neurorecovery
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 50 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for individuals who have had a stroke and have trouble moving their arm. Participants will undergo a 6-week arm training program to help improve their movement.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have had a first-time stroke in the last 3 to 6 months.
- I have difficulty moving my arm.
- I score 44 or lower on the Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment.
- I can participate in a 6-week intensive upper extremity program in English.
You may not be able to join if
- I have had a stroke on both sides of my body.
- I have unstable medical conditions affecting my ability to function.
- I had a serious injury to my arm before my stroke.
- I have visual or hearing impairments that affect my participation.
- I have significant difficulty with speech or cognition.
- I cannot keep up with the study follow-ups.
- I cannot undergo MRI scans.
- I cannot undergo Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
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
Difficulty moving the arm is very common and a major cause of disability after stroke. Although rehabilitation therapies (i.e., occupational and physical therapy) are the most common treatments used to improve arm motor function, it remains unknown how therapy actually changes brain pathways after stroke. This project seeks to generate fundamental knowledge about brain pathways that allow people t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* first time unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke occurring within the 3-6 months
* upper extremity motor impairment as measured by the Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment (UE-FMA) Score \<= 44
* ability to participate in a 6-week intensive upper extremity intervention in…
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