Therapeutic Effects of a New Upper Limb Robot Assisted Therapy Device for Persons After Stroke — ARTHE  

Stroke Clinical Trial

Official title: Active Smart Wearable Orthosis Using Painted EMG Electrodes for Home Based Therapy With Augmentative Feedback

Status Not yet recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the clinical effects of a new upper limb robot assisted therapy device that is linked to a virtual therapy environment in patients with stroke.

Clinical Trial Description

The number of physically weak individuals is increasing, resulting in a higher burden on health care and health care workers. The use of robot assisted therapy (RAT) might partly solve this problem. Rehabilitation progress highly depends on training intensity and training duration, favouring the use of RAT.

In this pilot study, the clinical effects of using a new upper arm RAT device for upper arm rehabilitation in patients with stroke is investigated. Myo-electrical signals will serve as input for the device, assisting the user in flexion and extension of the elbow. The device is coupled to a virtual environments, creating a stimulating therapy environment. ;

Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Stroke

• NCT number: NCT01723046
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Thomas More Kempen
• Contact: Lore Van de Perre, MSc
• Phone: +32 14 56 23 10
• Email: lore.van.de.perre@khk.be
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 2013
• Completion date: September 2014