This study is looking at how two different assistive devices, called exotendon assistance and end-effector assistance, affect finger movement and muscle activity in people who have had a stroke. Researchers want to understand how these devices help with finger extension. The study will include 15 stroke survivors and 15 healthy volunteers. Participants will perform finger movements with and without the assistive devices. The main goal is to see how muscle activation patterns change with the different types of assistance. To join, you need to be between 20 and 80 years old. If you've had a stroke, it must have been at least 6 months ago, and you'll need to meet specific criteria for arm and hand function.

Study design

This is an interventional study planning to enroll 30 participants, including stroke survivors and healthy controls. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the two types of assistance in a different order.

What's involved

You will have reflective markers and electrodes placed on your hand and arm to record movements and muscle activity. You will perform finger extension movements with and without two different assistive devices.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Muscle activation patterns will be measured during the procedure, but no follow-up after the experimental session is specified.

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