Effects of a Compliant Arm Support on Post-stroke Upper Extremity Range of Motion

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT03867838

Status

not recruiting iconNOT RECRUITING

Purpose

The aim of this study is to show that a wearable compliant arm support consisting of inflatable bladders with adjustable straps to connect them to the waist and arm can meaningfully increase the reachable workspace of persons with post-stroke arm weakness.

Official Title

Effects of Post-Stroke Upper Extremity Assistance

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. * greater than 6 months post-stroke* passive abduction to 90 degrees at shoulder* reduced active (retro)flexion/extension at shoulder when abducted to 90 degrees* reduced active flexion/extension at elbow
Exclusion Criteria:
  1. * unable to give informed consent* unable to comprehend and follow instructions* have a condition (other than stroke) affecting sensorimotor function* show evidence of unilateral spatial neglect* unable to sit in a chair without armrests for 2 hours
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Investigator(s)

Allison Okamura

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