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Robot-Assisted Tai Chi for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients
Led by Jing Tao · Updated on 2026-01-28
120
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
87 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Tai Chi Training (RATT) versus conventional rehabilitation in improving upper limb motor function post-stroke, and to explore the neuromuscular mechanisms of RATT. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: 1. Robot-Assisted Tai Chi Training group: Participants will receive guided Tai Chi arm movements with robotic assistance to enhance coordination and strength. 2. Conventional rehabilitation group: Participants will perform standard exercises (e.g., stretching, repetitive task practice). Both groups will receive 60-minute sessions, administered 5 days a week, over 4 weeks. Researchers will measure improvements using clinical scales (e.g., Fugl-Meyer Assessment) and monitor safety.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Robot-Assisted Tai Chi for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with stroke confirmed by neuroimaging (CT/MRI)
- Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity score of 8-44
- First-ever stroke with unilateral hemiplegia and time since onset �3 12 months
- Aged 40-80 years, any gender
- Voluntarily participated and provided written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment score <10)
- Poor sitting balance (less than Grade 2) or unable to remain seated for over 60 minutes
- Hypertonia (modified Ashworth Scale score >2 in affected limb)
- Significant hemiplegic shoulder pain (Visual Analogue Scale >3)
- Severe aphasia (Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination score <3)
- Severe visual impairment preventing robot-assisted upper limb training
- Moderate-to-severe depression (Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score >17)
- Pre-existing neuromuscular disorders, active cancers, or uncontrolled heart, kidney, or liver diseases
- Participating in other clinical trials that could affect this study's results
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Fuzhou, Fujian, China, 350003
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2
The Third People's Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Fuzhou, Fujian, China, 350122
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Research Team
J
Jingsong Wu
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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