NCT00435617

Brief Summary

The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the use of a robotic hand therapy device in the home environment. We hypothesize that the therapy group will improve hand function more than a customary and usual care group.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
78

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2005

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2005

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 13, 2007

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 15, 2007

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2009

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

July 20, 2012

Status Verified

July 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

4 years

First QC Date

February 13, 2007

Last Update Submit

July 18, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

stroke rehabilitationstroke therapyhand therapystrokecerebrovascular strokecerebral stroke

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Wolf Motor Function Test

    Initial, 6 wks, 12 wks, 16 wks, 52 wks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Compliance with recommended use

    6 wks, 12 wks

  • Fugl-Meyer Test

    Initial, 6 wks, 12 wks, 16 wks, 52 wks

  • Stoke Impact Scale

    Initial, 6 wks, 12 wks, 16 wks, 52 wks

Study Arms (1)

A

EXPERIMENTAL

Hand Mentor

Device: Hand Mentor

Interventions

Use of the Hand Mentor therapy device at home for 6 weeks. Therapy programs include spasticity reduction, motor control, and emg biofeedback for encouraging activity.

Also known as: Hand Mentor Home
A

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • to 24 months post stroke
  • Able to extend wrist and fingers at least 10 degrees
  • Functional hearing and vision
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Lives at home, not institution
  • Stable medications for 3 months

You may not qualify if:

  • Excessive cognitive impairments
  • Taking/Receiving medicines/shots to make arm/hand less stiff
  • Severe pain in the impaired arm
  • Stroke was more than 24 months ago

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Arizona State University, College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation

Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

Location

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Frick EM, Alberts JL. Combined use of repetitive task practice and an assistive robotic device in a patient with subacute stroke. Phys Ther. 2006 Oct;86(10):1378-86. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20050149.

    PMID: 17012642BACKGROUND

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Study Officials

  • James B Koeneman, Ph.D.

    Kinetic Muscles, Inc.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Steven L Wolf, Ph.D., PT

    Emory University Medical School

    STUDY DIRECTOR
  • Richard Herman, MD

    Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Chief Science Officer

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 13, 2007

First Posted

February 15, 2007

Study Start

May 1, 2005

Primary Completion

May 1, 2009

Study Completion

May 1, 2010

Last Updated

July 20, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-07

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