Augmented visual feedback in upper limb stroke rehabilitatio

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke; Circulatory System; Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction

• Registration Number: ISRCTN14268457
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Strathclyde (UK)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-09-21
• Last Update Posted: 30 October 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged more than or equal to 18 years
2. Clinical diagnosis of stroke
3. Sub-acute stage of stroke (up to three months from time of onset of stroke)
4. Some movement in affected arm and/or hand - Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) score of 4-56 (57 max score)
5. Medically stable hence suitable for physical rehabilitation
6. Ability to understand and follow simple instructions
7. Able to give informed consent when assisted to do so with suitable communication aids

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pre-existing upper limb deficits
2. Bilateral arm impairments
3. Severe visual or cognitive problems precluding participation in study protocol
4. Involved in any other intervention study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Arm function assessed by the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) at baseline, six weeks and six months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Kinematic (temporal and spatial parameters) assessment measured using sensors worn during a section of the ARAT<br>2. Hand function measured by the 9 Hole Peg Test<br>3. Stroke Impact Scale - to evaluate quality of life and disability changes<br>Measured at baseline, six weeks and six months<br><br>Additional outcome measures:<br>1. A patient and therapist questionnaire at 6 weeks to assess the acceptance of the visualisation system from their perspective<br>2. The safety of intervention assessed by number and nature of adverse events at end of intervention period and at follow up<br>3. Acceptance of the visualisation system will be assessed by withdrawal or dropout rates from study