Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Hand Therapy 3 to 24 Months After Stroke
Lead Sponsor:
Kinetic Muscles
Collaborating Sponsors:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Conditions:
Cerebrovascular Accident
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the use of a robotic hand therapy device in the home environment. We hypothesize that the therapy group will improve hand function ...
Detailed Description
Many stroke survivors have significant limitations of upper extremity function which impacts many important activities such as eating, dressing and personal care. Studies show that to be effective in ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 3 to 24 months post stroke
- Able to extend wrist and fingers at least 10 degrees
- Functional hearing and vision
- Able to follow instructions
- Lives at home, not institution
- Stable medications for 3 months
Exclusion
- Excessive cognitive impairments
- Taking/Receiving medicines/shots to make arm/hand less stiff
- Severe pain in the impaired arm
- Stroke was more than 24 months ago
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
78 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00435617
Start Date
May 1 2005
End Date
May 1 2010
Last Update
July 20 2012
Active Locations (2)
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1
Arizona State University, College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85004
2
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322