Design, Development and Evaluation of Voluntary Motor Assessment System (VOMAS) for individuals with stroke
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 148
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- To design and develop VOMAS, a sensor-integrated device
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of the Voluntary Motor Assessment System (VOMAS), a wearable sensor-based device created to objectively assess voluntary motor control in individuals with stroke. The device uses sensors placed on the shoulder, elbow, and wrist to measure joint movements during structured upper-limb tasks. It records quantitative parameters such as range of motion and movement control, and applies a standardized 7-point grading scale developed from existing motor control assessment frameworks. The study uses a cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy design, comparing VOMAS results with the Brunnstrom Stages of Motor Recovery. The goal is to provide a reliable, objective, and clinically useful tool to support occupational therapists in assessment and rehabilitation planning.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 65.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Participants must know either Tamil or English.
- •This study will include both male and female participants.
- •Participants aged between 18-
- •The study will recruit both individuals with a clinical diagnosis of stroke and healthy participants Participants with a score of 26 and above on MOCA.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Cognitive impairment Fixed joint contractures or deformities Visual or auditory impairment Other medical conditions, such as cardiovascular or respiratory illness.
- •Recent orthopedic injury or surgery to the limbs or spine within the past 6 months Patients with Apraxia.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
To design and develop VOMAS, a sensor-integrated device
Time Frame: 8 weeks
To evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of VOMAS in identifying VMC impairment with the Brunnstrom Recovery Stages
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- To evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, & accuracy of VOMAS in identifying VMC impairment with the Brunnstrom Recovery Stages
Investigators
Gokul Krishnan S
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and research