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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 outMajor 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.
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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…
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 present with the unaffected arm.
* Absence of major depression, as defined by DSM V criteria or a score on the Geriatric Depression Scale \< 10.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any substantial decrease in alertness, language reception, or attention
* Single or multiple, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke less than 6 months ago
* Severe muscle tone at the upper extremity (score ≥ 3 on the Modified Ashworth Spasticity scale)
* Pregnant or lactating
* Advanced liver, kidney, cardiac, or pulmonary disease
* Coexistent major neurological disease
* Coexistent major psychiatric disease
* Plans to alter any current participation in other rehabilitation therapy in the time period of the study
* A terminal medical diagnosis consistent with survival \< 1 year
* A history of significant alcohol or drug abuse in the prior 3 years
* Current enrollment in another study related to stroke or stroke recovery
* Any other medical contraindication to participation in the study, as evaluated by our team physician.
* Visual Analog of Pain Scale Score of 7 or greater
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