Status:
COMPLETED
Can we Train Patients With Chronic Stroke Out of Abnormal Hand Synergy?
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Conditions:
Cerebral Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-99 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study plans to determine whether training can change abnormal flexion synergy in chronic stroke patients.
Detailed Description
The aim of the current study is to investigate whether motor training in chronic stroke patients can change their abnormal flexion synergy. The investigators will study chronic stroke patients , who a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 21 and older
- Ischemic stroke greater than six months ago, confirmed by CT or MRI
- Residuals unilateral upper extremity weakness
- Ability to give informed consent and understand the tasks involved.
- Appearance of Flexion synergy in hand.
- Ability to extent finger at least for 5 degrees.
Exclusion
- Cognitive impairment, with score on Montreal Cognitive assessment (MoCA) ≤ 20
- History of physical or neurological condition that interferes with study procedures or assessment of motor function (e.g. severe arthritis, severe neuropathy, Parkinson's disease)
- Contraindication to tDCS (deep brain stimulators or other metal in the head, skull defect, pacemaker)
- Inability to sit in a chair and perform upper limb exercises for one hour at a time
- Participation in another upper extremity rehabilitative therapy study or tDCS study during the study period
- Terminal illness
- Social and/or personal circumstances that interfere with ability to return for therapy sessions and follow up assessments
- Pregnancy
- Severe Neglect
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 3 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03255590
Start Date
March 3 2017
End Date
December 30 2020
Last Update
November 8 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21205