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