Actively Recruiting
At Home Wearable Sensors and Smartphone for Stroke Survivors With Upper Limb Motor Challenges.
Led by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-21
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
65 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
Sponsors
S
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if wearable sensor data visualization on smartphones can improve the use of the stroke-affected limb during everyday activities. Chronic stroke survivors (\>12 months from onset) ages 18-80 years old with residual upper extremity motor impairments may be eligible to participate. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the mobile health (mHealth) intervention help to improve the use of the stroke-affected upper-limb during daily living? The study is designed so each participant serves as their own control. Researchers will compare information from the baseline and intervention time periods to see if visualizing the data on the smartphone impacts the participant's daily use of the arm. Participants will be asked to wear a set of wearable ring and wrist sensors and interact with a custom-designed smartphone app, aiming to increase the use of their stroke-affected limb during daily activities as much as possible. They will receive feedback from the app, communicate with study therapists, participate in goal setting, complete clinical assessments, and share about their experience using the system during a virtual interview.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
At Home Wearable Sensors and Smartphone for Stroke Survivors With Upper Limb Motor Challenges.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Stroke survivor (ischemic or hemorrhagic), more than 12 months post stroke at consent
- Aged between 18 and 80 years
- Ability to extend at least 10 degrees at certain finger joints, 10 degrees extension or abduction of the thumb, and 20 degrees extension of the wrist
- Shows reduced use of the affected arm, with a Motor Activity Log Amount of Use score of 4.5 or less
- Actively uses at least one smartphone app
- Strong belief in controlling their recovery with a score of 10 points or less on the Internal Recovery Locus of Control Scale
- Able to read, write, and understand English sufficiently for study materials and consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Cognitive impairment affecting understanding or following instructions (Mini Mental State Examination score under 24)
- Difficulty with numbers, dyslexia, severe aphasia, or neurological conditions preventing safe smartphone use
- Receiving other motor therapy during the study
- Previous participation in constraint-induced movement therapy
- Participation in experimental rehabilitation or drug studies within the past 3 months
- Use of botulinum toxin for motor issues within 3 months before treatment
- Significant medication or treatment changes during the study affecting arm use
- Major medical problems interfering with participation
- History of disabling stroke needing more than minimum help for daily activities
- Legally blind status
- Uncontrolled seizures
- Unable to put on or take off sensors independently or with caregiver help
- Implantable medical devices not compliant with electromagnetic compatibility standards
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Motion Analysis Laboratory
Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States, 02474
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Kathy Piela, PT, DPT
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here