Robot Aided Rehabilitation - Multi-joint Evaluations

ConditionStroke
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-85
SponsorUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore

About this trial

Sensory and motor impairments following stroke can lead to substantial disability involving the arm and hand. The investigator hypothesized that excessive local and cross-coupled stiffness, diminished individuation and proprioceptive acuity will be present among multiple degree of freedom in the upper limb. The stiffness and spasticity will increase with time post-stroke. The objective of this study is to quantify the progression throughout the arm and hand during recovery from stroke. The investigator will measure the clinical assessment scores, and neuromechanical properties including range of motion, active and passive cross coupling, and spasticity by the IntelliArm robot.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

First focal unilateral lesion, ischemic or hemorrhagic

Had a stroke less than a month prior to enrollment

Rated between stages 1-4 on the Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment Impairment Inventory: Stage of Recovery of the Arm

Rated between stages 1-4 on the Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment Impairment Inventory: Stage of Recovery of the Hand

Disqualifiers

Apraxia

Other unrelated or musculoskeletal injuries

Unable to sit in a chair for 3 consecutive hours

Score of less than 22 on the Mini Mental Status Exam

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

56 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Lead sponsor

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research

Collaborator

North Carolina State University

Collaborator