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Passive Robots for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Feasibility Study
Led by University of Michigan · Updated on 2025-11-10
4
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
99 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 rehabilitation after stroke.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Passive Robots for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Feasibility Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 to 75 years
- Confirmed ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke by CT, MRI, or clinical criteria
- No major deficits of sensation or proprioception
You will not qualify if you...
- Bilateral stroke
- Unable to think clearly and remember (Mini-Mental State Exam score < 22 and miniMOCA < 8)
- Uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension
- Severe joint range of motion limitations preventing testing
- Severe spasticity and joint contractures preventing testing
- Complete paralysis with no possible movement
- Severe aphasia
- Any medical condition that significantly impacts study results
- Unable to obtain reliable motor evoked potentials
- Pregnant or actively trying to conceive
- Recent repeated fainting spells or syncope
- Recent seizure history while on anti-seizure medication
- Recent skull fracture or head injury
- Metal implants in the skull
- Presence of cardiac pacemakers
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Michigan - NeuRRo Lab
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48108
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Research Team
C
Chandramouli Krishnan, PT, PhD
CONTACT
T
Thomas E Augenstein, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DEVICE_FEASIBILITY
Number of Arms
1
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