Reach to Grasp Movement of Stroke Patients: Different Heights and Weights

NCT03655327 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 0014-17-BRZ
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 46
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

A cross-sectional study of Reach-to-Grasp (RTG) movement of the upper limb of stroke patients vs. healthy controls. 30 stroke patients and 30 healthy controls will take place in a cross-sectional study. 3D kinematics and force regulation measures of RTG to a full and an empty cup at three different table heights will be measured. Motion analysis will include joint position and inter-limb coordination, velocity, and smoothness of movement. Data collected from the force sensor embaded in the cup will include peak force, time to peak force and variability in force production.

Conditions

Upper Extremity Paresis; Motor Control

Keywords

stroke rehabilitation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Index of curvature

  the ratio between a straight line and the path of the movement the participant did

  30 minutes

Study Arms (2)

stroke patients

stroke patients with upper limb paresis

Other: reach to grasp a cup

healthy control group

healthy participants with no motor disability of the upper limb

Other: reach to grasp a cup

Interventions

reach to grasp a cup OTHER

reach to grasp a cup of different weights located at different heights of table

healthy control group; stroke patients

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

group 1: stroke patients with upper limb paresis group 2: healthy controls

You may qualify if:

• First unilateral (ischemic or hemorrhagic) stroke with diagnosis confirmed by imaging from hospital discharge records.
• Age 30-85 years.
• Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥ 24/30.
• Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity score 16-66.
• Pain level ≤ 4 on a 10-point Visual Analogue Scale.
• Upper limb muscle tone assessed by Modified Ashworth Scale ≤ 2
• Brunnstrom stages of motor recovery ≥ 3/7
• Ability to sit independently without external support.

You may not qualify if:

• Additional neurological problems (such us Parkinson's disease, unilateral neglect, pusher syndrome and apraxia).
• Musculoskeletal, vision or sensory deficits affecting upper limb movements.
• Aphasia affecting understanding of simple instructions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: lead
• Barzilai Medical Center: collaborator
• Bet Hadar: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Beit Hadar Geriatric center

Ashdod, South, Israel

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Paresis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Ron Milo, MD

  Barzilai Medical Center

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 30, 2018
• First Posted: August 31, 2018
• Study Start: August 1, 2017
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2018
• Study Completion: December 31, 2018
• Last Updated: July 12, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-07

Locations

IL (1)