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An Exploratory Study of a Wearable Robotic Hand Orthosis
Led by Tan Tock Seng Hospital · Updated on 2025-04-15
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
82 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Upper limb deficits usually remain in 75% of the stroke survivors despite completing full rehabilitation. This is due to lack of effectiveness of rehabilitation and the degree of support and resources available. In this study, the investigators plan to study the use of assistive technologies in chronic stroke survivors.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
An Exploratory Study of a Wearable Robotic Hand Orthosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- First-ever clinical stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) with hemiplegic motor deficits confirmed by CT or MRI
- At least 6 months post-stroke with stable neurological condition
- Age between 21 and 80 years
- Hemiplegic pattern with shoulder abduction and elbow extension motor power greater than 2/5
- Stable home environment with a caregiver or next of kin to help with device use and supervise exercises at home
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) score of 22 or higher out of 30
- Able to provide informed consent at the research site
- Able to communicate in English
You will not qualify if you...
- Arm motor impairments caused by conditions other than stroke
- Unstable or terminal medical conditions affecting participation (e.g., unresolved infections, severe blood pressure issues, end-stage kidney failure, cancer, HIV, immunosuppression) or life expectancy less than 1 year due to serious illness
- Local arm issues worsened by intensive therapy such as severe spasticity, skin wounds, high shoulder pain, fractures, arthritis, or fixed joint/tissue contractures incompatible with the device
- Severe cognitive, perceptual, or emotional-behavioral problems preventing participation
- Moderate to severe pain levels above 5 on a pain scale
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Presence of a pacemaker due to device magnets
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Megan Lau
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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