Function Benefits of a Myoelectric Elbow-Wrist-Hand Orthosis

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cerebrovascular Accidents

In brief

The objective of this study is to evaluate the functional benefits of a myoelectric Elbow-Wrist-Hand orthosis for persons with upper limb paralysis caused by a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02544672

Run by

Myomo

People needed

30

Starts

2015-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-09-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults over 18 years.
• Upper limb impairment caused by any stroke (CVA)
• Minimum of trace MMT (1/5) in Biceps and/or Triceps
• Full Passive range of motion in elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand
• Active shoulder flexion of at least 30 degrees of shoulder abduction of at least 20 degrees
• Score of at least 20 on the Mini Mental Status Examination.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to generate consistent, detectable EMG signal from the upper arm and forearm sensor sites with wrist in neutral or flexed positions.

You may not qualify if…

• Fixed upper limb contractures on affected side.
• Subjects with severe spasticity or tone (defined as 3 or more on the Modified Ashworth Scale).
• Inability to follow three step directions.
• Severe shoulder subluxation, pain or shoulder dislocation.
• Passive shoulder range of motion less than 45 degrees in flexion and abduction.
• Pain or hypersensitivity in the arm(s)

Where it is running

• GRE Chardon — Chardon, Ohio, United States (enrolling)

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