Status:
RECRUITING
Associative Peripheral Stimulation for Reduction of Motor Impairment During Acute Period of Stroke Recovery
Lead Sponsor:
Ahmed A. Rahim
Conditions:
Stroke
Stroke, Acute
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-79 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Associative Peripheral Stimulation (APS) is a non-invasive therapy intended for stroke rehabilitation involving transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation paired with voluntary movement. This pilot ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Confirmed ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke no earlier than 7 days prior to enrollment;
- Presentation of hemiparesis or paralysis of the upper extremity due to stroke;
- Ability to comprehend and follow study instructions;
- Ability to initiate finger extension (≥3°) at least three times per minute;
- Fugl-Meyer Assessment (Upper Extremity) score of \<47.
Exclusion
- Contraindications, intolerance, or high sensitivity to the experimental protocol;
- History of upper-extremity disability prior to the index stroke;
- Neurological conditions (other than stroke) affecting motor function;
- Treatment of spasticity/increased tone in the affected upper extremity (e.g., with Botox injection);
- Lack of access to a safe and suitable place of discharge for experimental sessions and follow-up visits.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 18 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06575140
Start Date
December 18 2021
End Date
December 1 2024
Last Update
August 30 2024
Active Locations (3)
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1
General Hospital of Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
2
La Raza National Medical Center
Mexico City, Mexico
3
National Institute of Neurology & Neurosurgery
Mexico City, Mexico