Validation of the Actiwatch method for the measurement of upper extremity activity in the daily life of stroke patients.

• Conditions: cerebral haemorrhage/-infarction; CVA; 10007963; 10047075

• Registration Number: NL-OMON32421
• Lead Sponsor: Hoensbroek Revalidatiecentrum (HRC)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 13 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

1) a history of single stroke, at least 6 weeks previously, resulting in a paresis of the arm/hand;
2) no severe cognitive problems;
3) no severe aphasia;
4) experience of spending days in the home situation after stroke;
5) knowledge of the Dutch language;
6) minimum of 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

The presence of uncontrolled medical conditions or conditions other than stroke that might impair upper extremity function.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Actual amount of upper extremity use in daily life, measured by the Actiwatch<br /><br>method (ratio score) and the Dutch Motor Activity Log</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The arm function sub scale and the mobility sub scale of the Stroke Impact<br /><br>Scale</p><br>