A randomised controlled trial investigating the effect of the soft robotic assisted hand training on upper limb function, lung function and quality of life in stroke survivors undergoing rehabilitatio

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• Conditions: Stroke; Ischemic Stroke; Thrombotic Stroke; Embolic Stroke; Hemorrhagic Stroke; Intracerebral Hemorrhage; Subarachnoid Hemorrhage; Upper limb weakness; Impaired lung function; Loss of Fine Motor Skills upper limb

• Registration Number: ACTRN12624000923561
• Lead Sponsor: niversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-07-31
• Last Update Posted: 5 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

1.Participants must have received a clinical diagnosis of stroke.
2.The ages of 18 and 80 years.
3.Participants minimum Barthel Index (BI) score of 30.
4.Participants must presently have upper extremity (UE) hemiplegia with Brunnstrom Recovery Stages III or IV, signifying a specific level of motor recovery.
5.Participants should be able to understand verbal instructions in either Malay or English
6.Participants must be able to express thoughts effectively and provide opinions adequately, without displaying signs of facial palsy.

Exclusion Criteria

•Severe aphasia
•Neuromuscular disorders such as Parkinson's, Dementia, Alzheimer's,
•Cardiac or pulmonary disorders that could affect rehabilitation
•upper extremities fracture , upper extremities arthritis , upper extremities osteoporosis
•Inability to sit upright with support for 40 minutes due to postural hypotension or pressure intolerance
•Severe sensory and visual impairments

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified