Wearable Device Support for Arm Use After Stroke

Wearable Device and Behavioral Support for Enhancing Arm Use After Stroke

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Chronic Stroke Patients
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 84
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
32 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, Irvine · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people who have had a stroke over six months ago and have difficulty using their affected arm. Participants will use a wearable device that tracks arm movement and receive support to help improve their arm function.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Major depressionSevere muscle toneMajor neurological diseaseMajor psychiatric disease

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 85 years old
  • I had a stroke over six months ago
  • I have weakness on one side of my body
  • I can score at least 3 blocks on the Box and Block Test
  • My affected arm's score is at least 5% worse than my unaffected arm
  • I do not have major depression

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had a stroke in the last 6 months
  • I have severe muscle tone in my arm
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding
  • I have serious liver, kidney, heart, or lung disease
  • I have a major neurological disease
  • I have a major psychiatric disease
  • I plan to change my current rehabilitation therapy during the study
  • I have a terminal illness expected to last less than 1 year

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 study is to determine the effectiveness of behavioral support and feedback from a wearable device that senses arm movement in improving upper extremity function in a pilot, randomized controlled trial with chronic stroke patients

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 85 years of age * Experienced a single or multiple, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, with unilateral weakness, over six months previously * An ability to score at least 3 blocks on the Box and Block Test. BBT score of the affected arm is at least 5% worse than that presen…
Contacts

Vicky Chan, DPT

9498248423

vchan2@uci.edu

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Natanya Gunn, Medical Student

natanyag@hs.uci.edu

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