Sensory and Cognitive Outcomes of Robotic Exercises in Stroke (SCORES)
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Conditions studied: Stroke
In brief
Based on the findings of meta-analyses, upper limb robotic rehabilitation has shown to enhance daily living activities, motor function, and strength in stroke patients. However, when compared to traditional methods, recent randomized controlled trials conducted on larger participant groups failed to identify significant differences in motor-related outcomes between the two approaches. In addition to motor deficits, stroke survivors often experience cognitive decline and sensory disturbances, which can significantly impede their recovery process. The introduction of multisensory stimulation and an enriched environment through robotic interventions may offer valuable supplementary treatments in these specific areas. Nevertheless, this aspect of treatment has not been thoroughly explored. This study seeks to assess the effectiveness of upper limb robotic rehabilitation in individuals recovering from subacute strokes, in comparison to conventional treatments. Specifically, it aims to determine whether this robotic therapy can lead to improvements in (a) cognitive deficits, (b) somatosensory impairment, and (c) how these sensory and cognitive deficits influence the process of motor recovery.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06109324
- Run by
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
- People needed
- 126
- Starts
- 2023-11-13
- Expected to finish
- 2026-01-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-10-15
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- a single event, verified by MRI or CT;
- age between 18 and 85 years;
- time since stroke within six months;
- a demographically adjusted total score of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) between 15.5 and 22.23
You may not qualify if…
- behavioural and cognitive disorders and/or reduced compliance that would interfere with active therapy;
- fixed contraction deformity in the affected limb that would interfere with active therapy (ankylosis, Modified Ashworth Scale = 4);
- severe deficits in visual acuity.
Where it is running
- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi — Florence, Italy (enrolling)
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo — Messina, Italy (enrolling)
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi - Centro Santa Maria della Provvidenza — Roma, Italy (enrolling)
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