Status:
COMPLETED
Smartwatch App for Vibration Stimulation
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of South Carolina
Collaborating Sponsors:
MUSC Foundation for Research Development
Conditions:
Stroke
Physical Disability
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to determine if the acute effect of vibration from a smartwatch on hand function is comparable to the effect of an existing laboratory prototype.
Detailed Description
More than 4 million stroke survivors in the U.S. suffer from post-stroke hand disability. As hands are our primary means of interacting with the world, post-stroke hand impairment diminishes stroke su...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age = 18 or older
- At least 6 months post stroke
- The ability to perform The Box and Block Test with a score greater than zero and less than 40.
Exclusion
- Rigidity (Modified Ashworth Scale=5)
- Complete upper limb deafferentation
- Comorbidity (peripheral neuropathy, orthopaedic conditions in the hand that limit ranges of motion, premorbid neurologic conditions, compromised skin integrity of the hand/wrist due to long-term use of blood thinners)
- Language barrier or cognitive impairment that precludes following instructions and/or providing consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 17 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 3 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04050917
Start Date
July 17 2019
End Date
January 3 2020
Last Update
March 6 2020
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Medical University of South Caorlina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425