Robot Aided Rehabilitation - Multi-joint Evaluations

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Conditions studied: Stroke

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT02359812
Run by: University of Maryland, Baltimore
People needed: 56
Starts: 2018-05-07
Expected to finish: 2027-05-31
Last updated by the study team: 2026-07-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

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
Poor fit into equipment used in study which compromises proper use. This will be determined by the judgment of study staff

Where it is running

University of Maryland, Baltimore — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (enrolling)

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