Passive Robots for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Feasibility Study

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Conditions studied: Stroke

In brief

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel, multimodal approach that combines passive devices with noninvasive neuromuscular stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation after stroke.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07218276

Run by

University of Michigan

People needed

4

Starts

2025-11-05

Expected to finish

2027-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-11-10

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18 to 75 years;
• Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by CT, MRI, or clinical criteria;
• No major deficits of sensation or proprioception;

You may not qualify if…

• Bilateral stroke
• Unable to think clearly and remember (Mini-Mental State Exam score < 22 and miniMOCA < 8);
• Uncontrolled Diabetes or Hypertension;
• Severe limitations of joint range of motion that will lead to inability of testing
• Severe spasticity and joint contractures that will lead to inability of testing
• Complete paresis with no possible movements
• Severe aphasia
• Any other medical condition that will significantly impact the study results
• Unable to obtain reliable motor evoked potentials
• Are pregnant or are actively trying to conceive
• Have a recent history of repeated fainting spells or syncope.
• Have a recent history of seizure (epilepsy) while on anti-seizure medication
• Have a recent history of skull fracture/head injury
• Have metal implants in the skull
• Have cardiac pacemakers

Where it is running

• University of Michigan - NeuRRo Lab — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (enrolling)

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