Effects of a Compliant Arm Support on Post-stroke Upper Extremity Range of Motion

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Arm Weakness as a Consequence of Stroke

In brief

The aim of this study is to show that a wearable compliant arm support consisting of inflatable bladders with adjustable straps to connect them to the waist and arm can meaningfully increase the reachable workspace of persons with post-stroke arm weakness.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03867838

Run by

Stanford University

People needed

6

Starts

2019-06-14

Expected to finish

2020-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-02-23

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• greater than 6 months post-stroke
• passive abduction to 90 degrees at shoulder
• reduced active (retro)flexion/extension at shoulder when abducted to 90 degrees
• reduced active flexion/extension at elbow

You may not qualify if…

• unable to give informed consent
• unable to comprehend and follow instructions
• have a condition (other than stroke) affecting sensorimotor function
• show evidence of unilateral spatial neglect
• unable to sit in a chair without armrests for 2 hours

Where it is running

• Stanford University CHARM Lab — Stanford, California, United States

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