RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06598150

Mapping Corticoreticulospinal Motor Control in Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke

Mapping Corticoreticulospinal Motor Control Using Brainstem and Spinal Cord fMRI in Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke

Sponsor

Northwestern University

Enrollment

32 participants

Start Date

May 20, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Hemiparesis Stroke

Summary

This study uses functional magnetic resonance imaging to map neural activity throughout the central nervous system during a shoulder abduction task to characterize what motor pathways are being used post-stroke.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Shoulder Abduction for people with hemiparesis and stroke. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

OTHERShoulder Abduction

Individuals will be visually cued to perform short, unilateral, isometric shoulder abduction tasks. A visual display will provide real-time feedback of the shoulder abduction torque, to help the participant target a predetermined torque level.