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NCT number NCT06023316
Other study ID # mGain-001
Secondary ID
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date August 8, 2023
Est. completion date March 1, 2024

Study information

Verified date October 2023
Source Orthocare Innovations, LLC
Contact Adam Arabian, PhD
Phone +1 (425) 771-0797
Email arabian@orthocareinnovations.com
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this Phase I study is to conduct a pilot clinical trial using a mobile app-connected, wire-free surface electromyography (sEMG) system, called mGain, that provides biofeedback-based therapy in individuals with upper limb weakness due to neurologic injury or with upper limb amputation. Our overarching hypothesis is that the mGain wireless sEMG device and mobile therapeutic gaming environment will demonstrate improved adherence to therapy when compared to standard of care and will be feasible, acceptable, and usable in individuals with upper limb weakness or limb amputation. All participants will undertake four weeks of therapy. Conducting therapy five days a week for 30 minutes a day. In addition, participants will have an initial and final assessment visit at a study site, with each visit expected to last 1-2 hours.


Description:

All participants will undertake four weeks of therapy. Conducting therapy five days a week for 30 minutes a day. In addition, participants will have an initial and final assessment visit at a study site, with each visit expected to last 1-2 hours. Initial Assessment: Eligible individuals will complete a baseline assessment including range of motion, manual muscle testing, and handheld dynamometry of the target limb(s). Target muscles for therapy will be identified (e.g., biceps, triceps, deltoids, forearm flexors, forearm extensors) and a trial of sEMG evaluation to detect muscle signal will be conducted. If detectable muscle signal is present, participants will complete the consent process and be enrolled in the study. Each participant will be taught the use of the mGain system using their own mobile phone or tablet and be given a therapeutic regimen to target their individual muscle weakness. Participants will then be asked to demonstrate use of the system. Participants can ask questions to ensure they understand system usage and the expectations when at home. Participants will complete baseline validated outcome measures such as the QuickDASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire) and PROMIS Self-Efficacy Scale. Home Therapy: For the four weeks following the initial assessment, participants will be asked to conduct a minimum of 30 minutes of therapy per day, 5 days a week, at home using the mGain system targeting the muscles identified during the initial assessment. Individuals will be asked to complete short questionnaires and write in an eDiary about their experience after conducting their daily exercises. A member of the study team will contact the participants on a weekly basis to provide technical support, inquire about adherence, and encourage participation. Data for each participant will be uploaded to Orthocare Innovations' HIPAA compliant cloud-based server. Final Assessment: Participants will complete a final assessment of strength, range of motion, and manual muscle testing. Additionally, participants will complete outcome measures and surveys such as the QuickDASH, PROMIS Self-Efficacy, system usability scale, and a custom feasibility survey.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Recruiting
Enrollment 30
Est. completion date March 1, 2024
Est. primary completion date December 31, 2023
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 18 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Age 18 years or older - Upper limb weakness due to central or peripheral neurologic injury, stroke, or nerve reconstruction or tendon transfer surgery within one year; or upper limb amputation (e.g., transradial or transhumeral) - Muscle strength of three or less on the Medical Research Council Manual Muscle Testing grading scale in any of the following (as appropriate for individuals with intact limbs): shoulder abduction, elbow flexion, elbow extension, wrist extension, wrist flexion, or finger extension - Access to and willingness to use smart phone or tablet - Able to tolerate participation in activity for at least 30 minutes of therapy exercises per day for five days per week - Able to provide written informed consent for study participation Exclusion Criteria: - Not able to read and understand English - Pregnancy - History of prior central or peripheral neurologic injury or neuromuscular condition - No muscle activation detectable by the mGain sEMG sensor - Progressive neurologic deficit - Impaired dexterity on the contralateral side such that participant is unable to use the device - Spasticity with modified Ashworth score of three or greater - Severe joint contracture (>50% of available range) - Sensitive skin that would not tolerate wearing the mGain sEMG sensor - Medical instability - Confounding injury, musculoskeletal issues, or cognitive issues that limit effective participation

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Device:
mGain system
passive, noninvasive surface electromyography measurement device and gaming mobile application

Locations

Country Name City State
United States Orthocare Innovations, LLC Edmonds Washington

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Orthocare Innovations, LLC National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Pre Self-Efficacy The PROMIS Self-Efficacy is a validated patient-reported questionnaire that measures an individual's confidence in the ability to perform specific tasks or behaviors in a variety of situations; developed under the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) program; results in a T-score where 50 is the mean and T-scores below the mean indicate less self-efficacy. At initial assessment before using intervention
Primary Post Self-Efficacy The PROMIS Self-Efficacy is a validated patient-reported questionnaire that measures an individual's confidence in the ability to perform specific tasks or behaviors in a variety of situations; developed under the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) program; results in a T-score where 50 is the mean and T-scores below the mean indicate less self-efficacy. Four weeks (at final assessment after using intervention for four weeks)
Primary System Usability Scale The System Usability Scale measures the usability of a system and is a 10-item questionnaire completed by the participant; results in score 0-100 where scores above 68 would be considered above average. Four weeks (at final assessment after using intervention for four weeks)
Secondary pre-QuickDASH QuickDASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) is a validated patient-reported questionnaire that measures physical function and symptoms in people with musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb; results in score 0-100 where 0 represents the least disability and 100 represents the greatest disability At initial assessment before using intervention
Secondary post-QuickDASH QuickDASH is a validated patient-reported questionnaire that measures physical function and symptoms in people with musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb; results in score 0-100 where 0 represents the least disability and 100 represents the greatest disability Four weeks (at final assessment after using intervention for four weeks)
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