Improving Myoelectric Prosthetic and Orthotic Limb Control for Hemiparesis
This study is looking for people aged 18 to 70 who have experienced a stroke at least six months ago and have ongoing weakness on one side of their body (chronic hemiparesis). The goal is to improve how well advanced robotic braces (orthoses) are controlled. Researchers are comparing a standard control method (commercially available control algorithm) with a new method (experimental control algorithm) that uses more detailed muscle signals and artificial intelligence. Success will be measured by how well you can move blocks using the device, as assessed by the Box and Blocks Test. The study plans to enroll 45 participants, but its current recruitment status is unclear.
- Study design
- This interventional study plans to enroll 45 participants. It compares two different control algorithms for robotic braces.
- What's involved
- You would use the device for up to 2 hours while performing the Box and Blocks Test.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Not specified.
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Improving Myoelectric Prosthetic and Orthotic Limb Control
At a glance
Conditions
NCT05509101
Where you'd take part
This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utahstudy coordinator listed
Recruiting
Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.
Who to contact
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What this trial measures
- Box and Blocks Test (BBT)while using the device (up to 2 hours)
The Box and Blocks test is performed using the orthotic device under each condition. The individual puts on the device for a maximum of two hours. During that time wearing the device, they will use two different algorithms for controlling the device to complete the Box and Blocks Test.