Status:

RECRUITING

Passive Robots for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Feasibility Study

Lead Sponsor:

University of Michigan

Conditions:

Stroke

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel, multimodal approach that combines passive devices with noninvasive neuromuscular stimulation for upper extremity r...

Detailed Description

About 800,000 individuals suffer from a stroke every year in the United States. The majority of stroke survivors often experience lingering deficits in upper extremity function. High-end robotic devic...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 18 to 75 years;
  • Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by CT, MRI, or clinical criteria;
  • No major deficits of sensation or proprioception;

Exclusion

  • Bilateral stroke
  • Unable to think clearly and remember (Mini-Mental State Exam score \< 22 and miniMOCA \< 8);
  • Uncontrolled Diabetes or Hypertension;
  • Severe limitations of joint range of motion that will lead to inability of testing
  • Severe spasticity and joint contractures that will lead to inability of testing
  • Complete paresis with no possible movements
  • Severe aphasia
  • Any other medical condition that will significantly impact the study results
  • Unable to obtain reliable motor evoked potentials
  • Are pregnant or are actively trying to conceive
  • Have a recent history of repeated fainting spells or syncope.
  • Have a recent history of seizure (epilepsy) while on anti-seizure medication
  • Have a recent history of skull fracture/head injury
  • Have metal implants in the skull
  • Have cardiac pacemakers

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 5 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

4 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07218276

Start Date

November 5 2025

End Date

October 1 2027

Last Update

November 7 2025

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University of Michigan - NeuRRo Lab

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48108