Less-Impaired Arm Training for Stroke

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
StrokeLess-Impaired Arm Training - Behavioral
Eligibility
18 - 85
All Sexes

Study Summary

This trial will test if improving the speed, coordination, and accuracy of the less-impaired arm can improve functional independence for people with chronic stroke.

Treatment Effectiveness

Phase-Based Effectiveness

1 of 3
N/A

Study Objectives

8 Primary · 6 Secondary · Reporting Duration: within 1 week following last treatment session

Week 1
Change from baseline on ABILHAND at multiple timepoints
Change from baseline on Barthel Index at multiple timepoints
Change from baseline on FIM-motor subscale at multiple timepoints
Change from baseline on Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test at multiple timepoints Test
Change from baseline on Position Variability at multiple timepoints
Change from baseline on Upper-Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment at multiple timepoints
Change from baseline on Work Space Area at multiple timepoints
Week 1
Change from baseline on ABILHAND
Change from baseline on Barthel Index
Change from baseline on FIM-motor subscale
Change from baseline on Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test Test
Change from baseline on Position Variability
Change from baseline on Upper-Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment
Change from baseline on Work Space Area

Trial Safety

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Less-Impaired Arm Training
1 of 2
Contralesional Arm Comparison
1 of 2

Experimental Treatment

Non-Treatment Group

60 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Less-Impaired Arm Training · Has Placebo Group · N/A

Less-Impaired Arm Training
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Less-Impaired Arm Training · Intervention Types: Behavioral
Contralesional Arm Comparison
Behavioral
ShamComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Contralesional Arm Comparison · Intervention Types: Behavioral

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: within 1 week following last treatment session

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Southern CaliforniaOTHER
850 Previous Clinical Trials
1,433,946 Total Patients Enrolled
20 Trials studying Stroke
4,017 Patients Enrolled for Stroke
Penn State UniversityOTHER
333 Previous Clinical Trials
121,171 Total Patients Enrolled
Robert L. SainburgLead Sponsor
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)NIH
1,863 Previous Clinical Trials
2,167,177 Total Patients Enrolled
69 Trials studying Stroke
4,848 Patients Enrolled for Stroke
Robert L Sainburg, Phd, OTRPrincipal InvestigatorPenn State University
Carolee J Winstein, PhD,PTPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Southern California

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18 - 85 · All Participants · 2 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You had a stroke at least 6 months ago.
You have the ability to think and understand information clearly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many participants are being enrolled in this medical trial?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research project which was initially shared on February 2nd 2019 is actively searching for test subjects. A total of 120 individuals must be gathered from two distinct medical centres in order to continue the trial." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Is enrollment open for this trial at present?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this scientific study is currently inviting participants. The investigation was initially published on February 2nd 2019 and most recently revised on September 28th 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What criteria must be met to qualify for participation in this clinical trial?

"This medical trial is enrolling 120 individuals, aged 18-85 with confirmed unilateral brain damage caused by a stroke. To be eligible for the study, participants must also possess preserved cognitive faculties and demonstrate contralesional upper limb weakness as assessed by JTHFT in addition to being 6+ months post-stroke." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What are the key aims of this clinical experiment?

"This trial's primary purpose is to assess the impact of treatment on Upper-Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment through two pre-treatment tests (1 week apart) and three post tests: 1 following last session, 2 weeks after intervention completion, and 6 months later. Secondary objectives include evaluating FIM motor subscale for self care activities burden; position variability early/late in movement; kinematic variability during reaching movements." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Are participants aged below sixty years of age admissible for this trial?

"This investigation is accepting applicants older than 18 years and younger than 85 years." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.