Simulated Home Therapy Program for the Hand After Stroke

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Stroke

In brief

The purpose of this study is to investigate the benefits of incorporating an actuated, EMG-controlled glove into occupational therapy of the hand.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02072369

Run by

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

People needed

23

Starts

2011-05-01

Expected to finish

2014-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-06-27

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• chronic upper extremity hemiparesis subsequent to stroke (minimum of 6 months post-stroke)
• moderate hand impairment classified as Stage 4 on the Chedoke McMaster Stroke Assessment

You may not qualify if…

• anti-spasticity medications/injections taken less than 6 month prior to enrollment
• contractures greater than 20 degrees
• inability to follow single-step commands
• significant upper extremity pain (self-reported pain of greater than 6 on a 10-point scale)

Where it is running

• Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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