Feasibility of Video Gaming Technology for Arm Recovery Early Post-stroke

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Conditions studied: Subacute Stroke, Acute Stroke

In brief

The investigators are investigating ways to incorporate new technologies that can enhance functional outcome after neurological insult into the patient recovery space. In order to accelerate the translation of these technologies to patient care spaces, the investigators need to identify the locations that are feasible for its use. Currently the investigators are using video game technologies that are used to maximize motor recovery of impaired upper extremities after neurological insult in the outpatient (clinic) setting. These technologies interface with robotics and other hardware to create a therapy experience that is fun, engaging, dynamic, challenging, and promotes repetitions that are otherwise difficult to achieve during conventional post-stroke rehabilitation. The investigators think early use of these technologies could enhance recovery of the arm, but It is not known if use of these technologies in the early post-stroke recovery period is safe and feasible.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06691880

Run by

Johns Hopkins University

People needed

58

Starts

2020-03-12

Expected to finish

2025-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-16

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Admitted to Meyer 7 inpatient rehabilitation unit (CIIRP) or Zayed 12 West (12W) Brain Rescue Unit (BRU)
• Unilateral upper extremity weakness (as defined as change in functional use of extremity from baseline or difference in MMT score from unaffected side to affected side)

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to sit upright for at least 3 minutes
• Unable to follow 1 step commands
• Vision impairment that impedes seeing the television screen
• Medical instability as defined by the care provider
• Orthopedic range of motion precautions including, but not limited to: no active range of motion or weight bearing of the target extremity
• Heart condition that limits participation in exercise
• Active seizures or epilepsy
• Inability to communicate pain status

Where it is running

• Johns Hopkins Hospital — Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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