R3THA Rehabilitation Feasibility and Usability Study
RETHA
2 other identifiers
interventional
10
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess how the Rehabilitation Technologies for Hand and Arm (R3THA) device can be used for rehabilitation of people with stroke. the study will evaluate the feasibility of R3THA as outpatient telerehabilitation administered by trained clinicians to individuals with stroke.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable stroke
Started Mar 2024
Typical duration for not_applicable stroke
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 27, 2024
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 25, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 3, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 25, 2026
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 25, 2026
CompletedMarch 3, 2025
February 1, 2025
2 years
February 25, 2025
February 28, 2025
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (7)
System Usability Survey
System Usability Scale is a well-established standardized metric used to measure usability perception of computer interfaces and products.
5 weeks
Exergame Questionnaire
It is a questionnaire developed to assess qualitative performance of the device
5 weeks
Performance Survey
It is a qualitative questionnaire with interview aimed at gauging the feasibility of integrating R3THA into the daily routines of individual with stroke/end users.
5 weeks
Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity
A standard clinical measure to assess the level of motor impairment in individuals with stroke.
5 weeks
Box and Blocks Test
box and blocks test is standard measure for hand dexterity and hand-eye coordination
5 weeks
Action Research Arm Test
The standard assessment for functional performance in individuals with stroke
5 weeks
Kinematic Assessment
Kinematic assesment to measure range of motion of the hand and arm
5 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MOCA)
1 week
Study Arms (1)
Stroke
EXPERIMENTALThe study will enroll up to 10 participants with stroke who will be paired with trained therapists to receive R3THA telerehabilitation. The participants with stroke will participate in 7 training sessions. The training includes hand and arm exercises.
Interventions
The study will enroll up to 10 participants with stroke who will be paired with trained therapists to receive R3THA telerehabilitation. The participants with stroke will participate in 7 training sessions. The training includes hand and arm exercises.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- must be between the ages of 20 and 80
- must have enough movement in my arms and hands to actively interact with the video games as determined by study staff
- must have internet access at home.
- must be comfortable performing basic functions on a computer, such as browsing the internet.
- must be able to sit without a loss of balance while performing activities with my arms and hands as determined by study staff.
You may not qualify if:
- Severe muscle spasms or stiffness (spasticity) in the affected upper limb that limits movement, as determined by study staff.
- \) Thinking problems or have difficulty following instructions 3) Unable to interact with an entire computer screen due to spatial neglect 4) Difficulty understanding words spoken to me (Receptive aphasia) 5) Any other disabling nervous system condition (besides stroke) that has caused residual weakness, impaired range of motion, or spasticity 6) Severe arthritis that limits hand and arm movements 7) Not independent in functional activities/mobility prior to stroke
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Kessler Foundation
West Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Kiran Karunakaran, PhD
Kessler Foundation
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NA
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Research Scientist
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 25, 2025
First Posted
March 3, 2025
Study Start
March 27, 2024
Primary Completion
March 25, 2026
Study Completion
March 25, 2026
Last Updated
March 3, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-02
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share