Repetitive Action Simulation Circuit Training to Reduce Arm Weakness After a Stroke

NCT07772284 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: RASP_2024
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 5
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the effect of an action simulation circuit training for individuals who have experienced upper extremity weakness following a stroke. The study will also examine the feasibility of the intervention as an occupational therapy rehabilitation approach. Participants will:

• Engage in four workstations within the circuit training format: mental practice, action observation, virtual reality, and repetitive task-specific practice.
• Participate in training 2x/week for 6 weeks (12 sessions).

Conditions

Stroke; Hemiparesis of the Upper Limb Following Stroke

Keywords

Stroke; Hemiparesis; Weakness; Upper Extremity; Occupational Therapy; Arm

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• The Acceptability of Intervention Measure

  The Acceptability of Intervention Measure is a survey that measures the participants' perceived acceptability of the intervention. Participants rate their perceptions on a 5-point Likert scale, from completely disagree to completely agree.

  Following the 6-week circuit training group.

• Feasibility of Intervention Measure

  The Feasibility of Intervention Measure assesses the participants' perceptions of how feasible the intervention is for stroke rehabilitation. Participants rate their perceptions on a 5-point Likert scale, from completely disagree to completely agree.

  Following the 6-week circuit training group.

• Intervention Appropriateness Measure

  The Intervention Appropriateness Measure assesses the participants' perception of how appropriate the intervention is to address upper extremity hemiparesis after a stroke. Participants rate their perceptions on a 5-point Likert scale, from completely disagree to completely agree.

  Following the 6-week circuit training group.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Fugl-Meyer Assessment

  Before the circuit training group and following the circuit training group.

• Stroke Impact Scale

  Before the circuit training group and following the circuit training group.

Study Arms (1)

RASP Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Upper Extremity Action Simulation Circuit Training

Interventions

Upper Extremity Action Simulation Circuit Training OTHER

Participants rotate between four workstations: 1. Mental Practice: participants listen to an audio-guided recording that promotes the cognitive rehearsal of performing a task with their affected upper extremity. 2. Virtual Reality: participants perform virtual reality activities or games involving the use of their upper extremities. 3. Action Observation: participants watch video clips of individuals performing upper extremity tasks. 4. Repetitive-Task Specific Practice: participants physically rehearse various upper extremity tasks with the assistance of an occupational therapist.

RASP Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosis of stroke
• Hemiparesis of one upper extremity

You may not qualify if:

• Severe spasticity
• Severe aphasia
• Low English proficiency
• Severe hearing impairment
• History of severe upper extremity comorbidities (neurological and/or orthopedic)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Towson University: lead

Study Sites (2)

Institute for Well-Being

Towson, Maryland, 21252, United States

Location

The Institute for Well-Being (IWB)

Towson, Maryland, 21252, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke; Paresis; Asthenia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

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: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 13, 2026
• First Posted: August 19, 2026
• Study Start: September 17, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 20, 2024
• Study Completion: December 20, 2024
• Last Updated: August 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (2)