Vibrotactile Stimulation for Upper-Extremity Stroke Rehabilitation
This study is testing a new way to help people recover arm function after a stroke. It uses special shirts and gloves that gently vibrate (vibrotactile stimulation) to stimulate the affected arm. Researchers want to see if these wearable devices are comfortable to wear and if they help improve arm movement. You might be able to join if you are an inpatient at a rehabilitation unit, had an ischemic stroke in the past two weeks, are between 50 and 70 years old, and have some arm movement. The main goal is to measure changes in arm and hand function using a test called the Fugl-Meyer Test of Sensorimotor Function After Stroke (UEFM) at the start and end of your rehabilitation stay (about 1-3 weeks). The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status.
- Study design
- This is an interventional study planning to enroll 24 participants. It compares a group receiving vibrotactile stimulation with a control group receiving only conventional therapy.
- What's involved
- Participants will wear vibrotactile stimulation gloves and shirts for 5 hours daily during their 1-3 week stay at the rehabilitation unit, in addition to their usual therapy.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Arm function will be measured at the beginning of the study and again at discharge from the rehabilitation unit, approximately 1-3 weeks later.
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Vibrotactile Stimulation for Upper-Extremity Stroke Rehabilitation
At a glance
Conditions
NCT06244719
Where you'd take part
This study runs at 2 sites. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.
Broomfield Hospital
Broomfield, Coloradostudy coordinator listed
Recruiting
UCHealth Rehabilitation Unit
Aurora, Coloradostudy 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.
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What this trial measures
- Change in Fugl-Meyer Test of Sensorimotor Function After Stroke (UEFM)Baseline, End of the study (approximately 1-3 weeks, at discharge from the rehabilitation unit).
An impairment based measure consisting of 33 movements that tests motor and sensation of the affected arm. Higher scores indicate less impairment and more isolated motions. Scores are between 0 and 66.