CompletedNot Applicable

Portable EMG-triggered Hand Robot for Individuals After Stroke

United States12 participantsStarted 2015-03

Plain-language summary

This is an interventional pilot study investigating the feasibility of using the hand of hope (HOH) device for individuals with decreased hand function after stroke.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Diagnosis of stroke \> 6 months ago
. Presence of some active range of motion (AROM) in the affected hand, measured by a score of at least 1 on the Box and Block test.
. Intact sensation in the affected hand
. Full passive range of motion (PROM) in mass flexion and extension of the hand
. MAS score \< 3 for finger flexors and intrinsics
. MAS score \< 3 for finger extensors
. Visual tracking is intact in all directions
. Patient must be otherwise medically stable in the opinion of the principal investigator

Exclusion criteria

. Patient is receiving active occupational or physical therapy for the affected arm
. Patient has joint contractures that prevent proper fit into the HOH device
. Patient has other concurrent neurological or orthopedic diagnoses that affect motor ability of the arm such as Parkinson's or Multiple Sclerosis, or arthritis

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Upper Extremity (FMA)

Timeframe: baseline to 6 weeks (discharge)

Arm Motor Ability Test (AMAT)

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks (discharge)

Box and Blocks

Timeframe: Baseline to 6 weeks (discharge)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02364700

SponsorRehab-Robotics Company Limited

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-06

Results submitted2017-02-07

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