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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