Hand Exoskeleton for Stroke Rehabilitation

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byNa Jin Seo, PhD MS BS

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new exercise tool to help Veterans recovering from a stroke improve their finger movements. The tool uses special controllers to guide finger exercises, aiming to enhance hand function and independence.

Research Team

Na Jin Seo, PhD MS BS

Principal Investigator

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adult veterans who had a stroke between 1-6 months ago and can move their fingers somewhat (Chedoke-McMaster Hand Section Stage 2-4). It's not suitable for those who can't follow simple commands or have severe muscle stiffness preventing finger placement, or recent changes in spasticity medication.

Inclusion Criteria

I can move my fingers but with some difficulty.

I am a veteran who had a stroke between 1 to 6 months ago.

Exclusion Criteria

I cannot follow 2-step commands.

My fingers are very stiff, making it hard to move them.

I haven't changed my spasticity medication or had a botulinum toxin injection in my arm in the last 3 months.

Treatment Details

Interventions

SPiRE Maestro Hand Exoskeleton (Exoskeleton)

Trial OverviewThe SPiRE Maestro Hand Exoskeleton is being tested as a new rehabilitation tool to improve hand function by enhancing finger joint coordination in individuals recovering from a stroke.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: single armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

All participants will receive assistance to move finger joints away from the compensatory coordination (compensation avoidance), toward the desired trajectories (task assistance), both, and none in different days.