BurtVision™ for Arm Rehabilitation in Chronic Stroke Survivors: (NCT04940403) | Clinical Trial Compass
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BurtVision™ for Arm Rehabilitation in Chronic Stroke Survivors:
38 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
The focus of this study is to perform a preliminary assessment of the efficacy of the BurtVision system. While the Burt robotic-arm assists the patient's upper-limb in their movements, BurtVision will allow the patient to perform unimanual and bimanual activities while leveraging augmented reality games. The investigators will compare clinical outcomes when the BurtVisions ystem is used for training solely relying on unimanual tasks vs. when it is used for training relying on both unimanual and bimanual tasks.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male or female, 18-80 years old;
. Unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke at least 6 months and no more than 5 years prior to study enrollment;
. Upper extremity hemiparesis as characterized by initial scores on upper limb subtest of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA-UE) between 12 and 40;
. Some active pro-supination range of motion;
. Some active metacarpal-phalangeal joint in the hemiparetic hand;
. Intact cognitive function to understand the robotic therapy procedures (MMSE\>23 and able to follow 3 step command) during initial evaluation visit;
Exclusion criteria
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?
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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
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Motor Activity Log- Amount of Use
Timeframe: Data will be collected at baseline and at 7-8 weeks
. Undergoing upper-limb rehabilitation therapy during the period of the study.
. Severe spasticity (defined as a Modified Ashworth scale score of 3 or more) that would prevent safe use of the robotic system;
. Visual impairments as assessed by the NIH Stroke Scale Visual Field subscale (only subjects with no visual loss will participate in the study); or hemispatial neglect that would impair the subject's ability to play the interactive games (as assessed with the line bisection test);
. Severe proprioceptive deficits that impair the ability to process haptic or visual feedback, as assessed by physical examination during screening;
. Communication impairments such aphasia that impair the subject's ability of providing feedback (as reported by a physician in his/her medical record);
. Individuals with open wounds or recent fracture (\<3 months) in the upper extremity, fragile skin or active infection;
. Upper-extremity orthopedic injuries or severe pain resulting in movement limitations.