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Effects of a Compliant Arm Support on Post-stroke Upper Extremity Range of Motion
Not Recruiting
Trial ID: NCT03867838
Purpose
The aim of this study is to show that a wearable compliant arm support consisting of
inflatable bladders with adjustable straps to connect them to the waist and arm can
meaningfully increase the reachable workspace of persons with post-stroke arm weakness.
Official Title
Effects of Post-Stroke Upper Extremity Assistance
Stanford Investigator(s)
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- greater than 6 months post-stroke
- passive abduction to 90 degrees at shoulder
- reduced active (retro)flexion/extension at shoulder when abducted to 90 degrees
- reduced active flexion/extension at elbow
Exclusion Criteria:
- unable to give informed consent
- unable to comprehend and follow instructions
- have a condition (other than stroke) affecting sensorimotor function
- show evidence of unilateral spatial neglect
- unable to sit in a chair without armrests for 2 hours
Intervention(s):
device: compliant support
Not Recruiting
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305