Potential Effects of Novel Sensorimotor Upper Limb Rehabilitation Paradigm
Belgium10 participantsStarted 2025-02-18
Plain-language summary
Sensorimotor function of the upper limb is often impaired after stroke, even in the chronic phase (minimum 6 months after stroke). Currently, an optimal intervention combining both motor and sensory function, with focus on sensory processing (one of the most important sensory functions), does not exists. However, the research team has developed a novel therapy paradigm combining robot-based training, a transfer package to daily life activities, and a home program. As a first step, the investigators will examine the feasibility and potential benefits of this novel therapy approach within this pilot study by recruiting 10 persons with chronic stroke. The investigators hypothesize that this therapy approach is feasible and potentially effective in chronic stroke.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Written informed consent must be obtained prior to any screening procedures
✓. A first-ever unilateral, supra-tentorial stroke, as defined by WHO (rapidly developing clinical signs of focal (or global) disturbance of cerebral function, with symptoms lasting 24 hours or longer or leading to death, with no apparent cause other than vascular origin)
✓. ≥18 years old
✓. Being in the chronic phase after stroke, i.e. \> 6 months post stroke
✓. Motor impairment in the upper limb, defined as Fugl-Meyer score \>22 out of 66 to demonstrate moderate to full upper limb motor function (patients scoring \<23 out of 66 will not be able to comply with the KINARM protocol)
✓. Residual sensory upper limb impairment, defined as Tactile Discrimination Test score \<24 out of 25
✓. Impaired functionality, defined as Action Research Arm Test score \<52 out of 57
✓. Manageable spasticity for KINARM tasks
Exclusion criteria
What they're measuring
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Action Research Arm Test
Timeframe: From first measuring moment to last measuring moment after 8 weeks.