Effects of Vibration on Motor Function of Survivors of Chronic Stroke (NCT06663501) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Vibration on Motor Function of Survivors of Chronic Stroke
United States40 participantsStarted 2024-10-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate how vibration of the tendons enhances arm and hand training in survivors of chronic stroke.
The investigators hypothesize that wrist/elbow robotic training, combined with body awareness training will improve arm and hand function in individuals with chronic stroke.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* If stroke, more than 6 months after
* Medically stable
* Not currently taking any anti-spasticity medications (for at least 2 weeks)
* Able to comply with study requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
* Recent change in the use of any medications
* Other physical conditions such as orthopedic injuries or surgeries
* Unstable Medical conditions or any other clinical observations that may affect the candidates performance, health, safety, or ability to participate in the study as determined by the treating therapist
* Anti-spasticity drug injection in the 3 months prior to participation
* Presence of significant cardiorespiratory or metabolic disease
* Inability to achieve standard position required for EMG recordings
* Intrathecal baclofen pump
* Musculoskeletal conditions/surgeries resulting in difficulty participating
* Adults unable to consent
* Pregnant women, prisoners, and individuals under the age of 18
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
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Change in Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the upper extremity score