Electrical Stimulation and a Dynamic Orthosis for Stroke Recovery

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Conditions studied: Stroke

In brief

Objective: To explore the effectiveness of a combined neuromuscular electrical stimulation (ES) and dynamic hand orthosis (DHO) regimen used with a small group of persons with chronic stroke in improving ability to perform daily tasks. Method: Four participants with chronic stroke participated in the combined ES-DHO regimen using the affected upper extremity (UE) five times (5X) per week for 6 weeks. Outcome measures included grip strength, range of motion (ROM), and analysis of muscle activation/deactivation during release of grasp through electromyography (EMG). Ability to perform daily functional tasks was assessed using the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS). Results: Preliminary results suggest that improvements in strength, ROM and grasp deactivation are possible with the combined ES-DHO regimen. Ability to perform daily functional tasks improved in all participants. Conclusion: Results should be interpreted cautiously due to the pilot nature of the study and small participant number. Further research in this area is warranted.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02887872

Run by

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

People needed

4

Starts

2011-05-01

Expected to finish

2013-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-05-29

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• have a diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke that occurred at least six months prior to date of participation;
• be between 20 and 85 years of age;
• exhibit a minimal amount of upper extremity movement (approximately 10° active wrist or digit movement);
• be able to communicate orally and provide informed consent; and
• be able to comprehend the responsibilities and procedures related to the study.

You may not qualify if…

• (1) having one or more contraindicated conditions to receive electrical stimulation (implanted pacemaker/electronics, surgical hardware, tumors, cellulitis, open wounds, etc.)

Where it is running

• University of Texas Medical Branch — Galveston, Texas, United States

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