The effect of robotic enhanced error training on upper limb function in people after stroke - a randomized controlled study

Withdrawn

• Conditions: cerebrovascair accident; cerebrovascular accident (CVA); Stroke

• Registration Number: NL-OMON50902
• Lead Sponsor: Heliomare revalidatiecentrum

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 9 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Withdrawn
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

* Clinical diagnosis of a first stroke, as diagnosed by a neurologist
* Aged 18 years or older
* Unilateral paresis
* Having survived a stroke since at least four weeks ago
* Able to understand simple instructions
* Able to perform partial active movement in the shoulder and elbow and to open
and close the palm of the hand, scoring over 9 points out of 57 in the ARAT

Exclusion Criteria

* Multiple strokes
* Severe spasticity or contractures
* Additional orthopaedic problems in the upper limb that affect arm movement
* Significant shoulder pain
* Additional central nervous system illnesses, suffering from apraxia, or
sensory aphasia due to medical amnesia and a neglected side
* Depth perception impairments
* Cognitive or communication disorders leading to inability to follow
instructions

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>This study will assess functional use of the arm by three tests: ARAT, FM and<br /><br>MAS. Moreover, experience with and appreciation of DeXtreme robotic training<br /><br>will be evaluated by a custom-made questionnaire. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>As secondary outcomes, test performance and movement execution will be<br /><br>evaluated as well as the duration of participants* inpatient rehabilitation. </p><br>