Status:

COMPLETED

MyHand: An Active Hand Orthosis for Stroke Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Columbia University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Wallace H. Coulter Foundation

U.S. National Science Foundation

Conditions:

Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study seeks to explore the efficacy of several control mechanisms for the device and the impact of a device training program on its utility as a neuroprosthetic and training tool for upper limb r...

Detailed Description

Hand rehabilitation through occupational therapy is critical for many stroke survivors, but it is also greatly limited by insurance coverage, shortage of therapists, and logistic constraints. To addre...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Subjects over 18 years of age
  • History of stroke resulting in significant upper limb impairment
  • Full passive range of motion
  • Gross control of the proximal upper extremity
  • Lacks timely grasp/release
  • No more than moderate flexor tone
  • Intact cognition
  • Exclusion criteria include:
  • Other Neurological/orthopedic disorders
  • Excessive spasticity/contracture

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    November 13 2017

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    June 27 2019

    Estimated Enrollment :

    12 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT03767894

    Start Date

    November 13 2017

    End Date

    June 27 2019

    Last Update

    November 5 2020

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    Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    New York, New York, United States, 10032