RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT02369770

Sensory-Motor Rehabilitation Post Stroke

Sponsor

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Enrollment

140 participants

Start Date

Apr 26, 2019

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Acute Stroke

Summary

Early after stroke, patients often have significant motor impairment and sensory deficit. Evidence has demonstrated heightened plasticity and significant recovery in the acute phase (first months) post stroke but there has been a lack of effective and practical protocols and devices for early intensive sensorimotor therapy.This research study will conduct a randomized clinical trial of an intensive motor-sensory rehabilitation on patients with acute stroke using a wearable rehabilitation robot. The primary aims are to facilitate sensorimotor recovery, reduce ankle impairments, and improve balance and gait functions. This clinical trial will be conducted on the Study and Control groups of acute stroke survivors.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a new rehabilitation program to help stroke survivors regain feeling and movement in their ankle and lower leg. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 80 years old - You had your first stroke (either a bleed or a blockage in the brain) anywhere from 24 hours ago up to 1 year ago - The stroke affected only one side of your body and caused weakness or paralysis - You have problems with ankle movement or control as a result of the stroke **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your ankle is not affected, or only mildly affected, by the stroke - You have unstable health conditions that prevent you from doing light exercise - You have severe heart or circulation problems that prevent moderate movement - You have significant memory or thinking problems, or trouble understanding instructions - You have open wounds, pressure sores, recent surgical cuts, or active skin disease below the knee - You have severe leg pain Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEstretching and active movement training

A portable rehabilitation robot will be used to strongly or gently move the impaired ankle joint back and forth. Then subjects will be asked to use muscles to move the ankle with or without the robotic guidance depending on which group the subjects are in.

Locations(1)

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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