Performance-based selective training for robot-mediated upper limb rehabilitation after stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: pper limb hemiparesis due to stroke; Nervous System Diseases; Hemiparesis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN65226825
• Lead Sponsor: Medical Research Council

Brief Summary

2019 results in: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30894192 [added 22/03/2019]

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2016-12-31
• Study Start: 2018-06-12
• Last Update Posted: 8 April 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 years or over
2. Cortical or capsular stroke >6 months before participation and no evidence for another stroke in the last 6 month
3. FMA-UE score within 5 and 50 points, with no more than 5-point difference on repeat testing at two weeks interval
4. Preserved vision across the visual field, allowing detection of all the stimuli displayed during the robot-assisted motor tasks
5. Ability to maintain balance when seated
6. Preserved basic cognitive function including understanding instruction as assessed by Mini Mental State Examination
7. Available during the full period of the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Prolonged pain in the affected upper limb or during movement assessed using the Likert Pain Scale or injury in the hemiparetic hand/arm
2. Severe spasticity involving elbow/shoulder movements =3 in Modified Ashworth Scale for any tested elbow/shoulder posture
3. Receiving physiotherapy during the study period
4. Cerebellar lesion assessed by MRI or by clinical report as provided by the patient

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified