Use of Repetitive Facilitative Exercise Program in Established Stroke

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Stroke

In brief

The purpose of this study is to assess whether a novel therapy approach (repetitive facilitative exercise (RFE)) is more effective than conventional rehabilitation in facilitating the recovery of upper extremity function following stroke.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01574599

Run by

Mayo Clinic

People needed

15

Starts

2012-04-01

Expected to finish

2016-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-03-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age greater than 18 years
• Having a single ischemic or hemorrhagic hemispheric stroke of more than 6 months duration
• The ability to selectively demonstrate active extension of at least 10 degrees at the metacarpo-phalangeal joint and the interphalangeal joints and 20 degrees at the wrist
• Capable of effectively participating in the study

You may not qualify if…

• Upper extremity contracture/pain that interfere with study technique
• Pre-existing upper extremity neurologic or orthopedic disorders
• Unstable medical condition
• BMI > 35
• Active treatment of condition during 3 months prior to enrollment in study (botulinum toxin, therapy, tendon release, etc.)
• Language or cognitive/perceptual deficits or scheduling problems that would limit participation
• Inability to provide informed consent

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic in Rochester — Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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