SuspendedNot Applicable

The Effect of SRS on Hemiplegia in Stroke Survivors

Stopped: Feasibility and Funding, Planning to start enrolling again in early 2025

United States20 participantsStarted 2024-03-04

Plain-language summary

Strokes are one of the leading causes of long term disability and death in the United States. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked, damaging parts of the brain. Many stroke survivors have difficulty completing dexterous hand movements and manipulating objects due brain damage in the sensorimotor cortex. Damage to these areas can cause decreased motor movements and tactile sensation on the affected side. Research shows that tactile sensation is necessary for maintaining grip, grading grip forces and decreasing object slippage. Therefore, it is important to address tactile sensation with motor performance during stroke rehabilitation to improve performance outcomes among stroke survivors.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Stroke survivors over the age of 18 * At least six months post stroke * Ability to provide verbal informed consent and written informed consent * Score of at least 56 on the Fugl meyer assessment total motor scores * Able to detect at least 6.65 (300 grams) on the Semmes Weinstein monofilament on both the pads of the thumb and index finger * Able to complete the nine hole peg test * Able to reliably express pain, discomfort, or fear * Speak english Exclusion Criteria: * History of upper extremity orthopedic conditions, such as arthritis, surgery, etc. * Aphasia caused by stroke * Does not have AROM * Currently have muscle contractures in upper extremity * Participating in other research studies * Patients with electrically operated implanted device (e.g. cardiac pacemaker/defibrillator, drug delivery pump, and neurostimulator) * History of SMI (e.g. schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder) * History of neurodegenerative disability (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease) * Have received botulinum injections in the paretic limb within the past three months

What they're measuring

Scores on ease of use, duration of wear, and preference related to wearing a stochastic resonance device at home in chronic stroke patients

Timeframe: Six months post stroke

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06357247

SponsorVirginia Commonwealth University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-02