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Robotics

Robot-Assisted Hand Training for Stroke

N/A
Recruiting
Led By David Reinkensmeyer, Ph.D
Research Sponsored by University of California, Irvine
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
An ability to score at least 3 blocks on the Box and Block Test
Suffered from a single ischemic stroke (radiologically confirmed) at least 6-months prior to enrollment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from baseline to 1-month post intervention
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test whether somatosensory training can improve robot-assisted hand motor rehabilitation for people who have had a stroke.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals aged 18 to 85 who have had a single ischemic stroke at least six months ago and can move at least three blocks in the Box and Block Test. It's not suitable for those with less than a year to live, severe cognitive impairments, pregnant or breastfeeding women, anyone planning changes in other rehab therapies during the study, or those with certain medical conditions as assessed by the team physician.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing 'New FINGER', which is a form of robot-assisted hand movement training combined with somatosensory training designed to aid rehabilitation after a stroke. The effectiveness of this new intervention will be evaluated against standard care practices.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not detailed here, participants may experience discomfort from using new equipment or fatigue due to intensive hand exercises. Any unexpected reactions related to the robotic device or training should be reported immediately.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can move at least 3 blocks in the Box and Block Test.
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I had a stroke confirmed by imaging more than 6 months ago.
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I am between 18 and 85 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~from baseline to 1-month post intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from baseline to 1-month post intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Box and Blocks Test
Secondary outcome measures
Changes in finger proprioception measured using the Crisscross Assessment.
Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment of the Upper Extremity
Motor Activity Log

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Group CExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will undergo new FINGER robotic training with physical assistance and proprioceptive exercises 3 times a week for a period of 3 weeks.
Group II: Group BExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will undergo new FINGER robotic training with physical assistance 3 times a week for a period of 3 weeks.
Group III: Group AExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants with undergo new FINGER robotic training with no physical assistance 3 times a week for a period of 3 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of IdahoOTHER
19 Previous Clinical Trials
2,664 Total Patients Enrolled
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)NIH
1,956 Previous Clinical Trials
2,672,160 Total Patients Enrolled
79 Trials studying Stroke
5,334 Patients Enrolled for Stroke
University of California, IrvineLead Sponsor
539 Previous Clinical Trials
1,921,710 Total Patients Enrolled
19 Trials studying Stroke
1,787 Patients Enrolled for Stroke

Media Library

New FINGER (Robotics) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04818073 — N/A
Stroke Research Study Groups: Group A, Group C, Group B
Stroke Clinical Trial 2023: New FINGER Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04818073 — N/A
New FINGER (Robotics) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04818073 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there still slots available for participants in this experiment?

"According to the trial's page on clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment is ongoing; This study was initially posted on May 6th 2022 and modified as recently as September 28th 2022."

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Is it possible to participate in this clinical trial?

"Applicants to this clinical trial must have suffered a wake-up stroke and be between 18 to 85 years of age. Approximately 60 participants will ultimately be accepted into the study."

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Do elderly individuals above the age of 70 qualify to participate in this experiment?

"According to the requirements for this clinical trial, applicants must be aged between 18 and 85."

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What is the cap on participant numbers for this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov has evidence that this medical research, which was initially posted on May 6th 2022, is actively recruiting participants. In total, the study requires 60 individuals to be enrolled from one clinical site."

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~5 spots leftby May 2024