Clinical trials: Upper Extremity Paresis
Hemiparesis, Stroke
Visual Feedback Therapy for Treating Individuals With Hemiparesis Following Stroke
The purpose of the study is to determine whether an existing treatment for problems that participants have with making movements after a stroke can be performed at home.
- Trial name
- NCT01662960
- Testing
- Mirror therapy, Divider therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Electrical Stimulation for Recovery of Hand Function in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Impaired hand function is one of the most frequently persisting consequences of stroke. The purpose of this study is to compare two different treatments -- Contralataterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (CCFES)…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT00891319
- Testing
- Electrical stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Stroke, Hemiparesis
The Comparison of Virtual and Real Boxing Training in Hemiparetic Stroke Patients
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of virtual and real boxing training in addition to neurodevelopmental training on cognitive status, upper extremity functions, balance and activities of daily living in hemiparetic…
- Trial name
- NCT03651479
- Testing
- real boxing training, virtual boxing training
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Stroke
Utilizing Gaming Mechanics to Optimize Telerehabilitation Adherence in Persons With Stroke
This trial studies the impact of motivational strategies designed by the gaming industry on adherence to a home tele-rehabilitation program designed to improve hand function in persons with stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03985761
- Testing
- Home Telerehabilitation using HoVRS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Surgery of Right Upper Extremity
Dose-Response Relationships for Hemidiaphragmatic Paresis Following Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Block
This clinical trial is for subjects undergoing right upper extremity surgery. The aim of the study is to investigate the dose-response relationship between local anesthetic volume and ipsilateral hemidiaphragmatic paresis (HDP)…
- Trial name
- NCT03138577
- Testing
- Ultrasound Imaging, Supraclavicular Block, Bedside Negative Inspiratory Force Meter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Cervical Radiculopathy
Does Low-does Cervical Epidural Lidocaine Cause Transient Weakness?
"Does low-does cervical epidural lidocaine cause transient weakness?"
- Trial name
- NCT03382925
- Testing
- cervical interlaminar with lidocaine, cervical interlaminar with normal saline, Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Arm Weakness as a Consequence of Stroke
Effects of a Compliant Arm Support on Post-stroke Upper Extremity Range of Motion
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…
- Trial name
- NCT03867838
- Testing
- compliant support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) and Robotic Training to Improve Arm Function After Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if multiple therapy sessions of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) combined with robotic arm therapy lead to a greater functional recovery in upper limb mobility after stroke…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- tVNS (NCT03592745)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Stroke, Acute, Stroke
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Upper Extremity Recovery in Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of activity limitation among older adults in the United States. NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) can assist stroke survivors in regaining motor ability and decreasing activity limitation…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Acute, Stroke, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT00142792
- Testing
- NMES device with EMG-triggered and Cyclic capabilities
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Infant Development, Hemiplegia
CIMT and taVNS for Hemiplegia in Infants
Newborns who are born premature or suffer brain injury at birth are at risk for motor problems that may cause weakness in reaching and grasping on one side of the body.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Hemiplegia, Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT05101707
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation, Constraint induced movement therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Stroke
Treatment of Chronic Stroke With IpsiHand
The ultimate goal of this project is to develop a functioning and clinically feasible method for restoring function to motor-impaired stroke survivors. This ultimate goal will be approached through two different means.
- Trial name
- NCT02552368
- Testing
- IpsiHand Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic
Passive Tactile Stimulation for Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke can lead to weakness and spasticity in the arm or hand. The purpose of this study is to optimize the design of gentle vibratory stimulation delivered to the hands of individuals with chronic stroke, and explore the effect…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke
- Trial name
- PTS (NCT03814889)
- Testing
- Vibration pattern, No vibration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Translating Intensive Arm Rehabilitation in Stroke to a Telerehabilitation Format
Loss of arm use and strength are common problems after stroke that greatly affects independence in activities of daily living. Arm rehabilitation using robot-assisted repetitive task training has shown to improve motor recovery.
- Trial name
- TeleBATRAC (NCT02665052)
- Testing
- Home-Based BATRAC plus TTT, Lab-based BATRAC plus TTT, Delayed Entry Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Synchronized Brain and Hand Stimulation After Stroke
Among the 795,000 individuals who sustain a stroke annually in the United States, 65% continue to experience moderate-to-severe impairments in one hand six months or more, which limits their ability to perform daily tasks.
- Trial name
- NCT04502290
- Testing
- Combined Non-invasive brain stimulation and functional electrical hand stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Amit Sethi
Stroke, Muscle Spasticity
Altering Activation Patterns Post-stroke
This study evaluates a new rehabilitation approach for stroke survivors in the chronic phase of recovery in which the combination of drug therapy (cyproheptadine) and active movement practice (AMP) is used to encourage increased…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Muscle Spasticity, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT02418949
- Testing
- Cyproheptadine, Active Movement Practice (AMP), Passive Cyclical Stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Stroke
Fatiguing Arm Exercise Following Stroke
This study investigates the effects of sub-maximal exercise to task-failure (e.g., fatigue) with the less involved, or so-called non-paretic hand, in people who have experienced a stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03194464
- Testing
- submaximal exercise (grip)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke
Does More Practice Improve Arm Movement After Stroke?
Arm weakness happens a lot after a stroke. People often get physical or occupational therapy after their stroke to learn how to use their arm again.
- Trial name
- NCT01146379
- Testing
- Intensive task-specific upper extremity rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
Rehabilitation of the Upper Extremity With Enhanced Proprioceptive Feedback Following Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine if tetraplegic individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) who remain unable to move their arms normally 1 year after their SCIs are able to sense and move the affected arm(s)…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia, Paresis, Plegia
- Trial name
- NCT00833105
- Testing
- AMES treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Hand Function, Stroke
TheraBracelet Phase I
This project aims to test a new technology that may improve hand function impaired from a stroke, thereby improving independence and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Hand Function, Stroke, Upper Extremity, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT03318341
- Testing
- Real Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- TheraBracelet, Inc.
Arm Weakness as a Consequence of Stroke
Effects of Post-Stroke Upper Extremity Assistance
The purpose of this study is to quantify the improvement of post- stroke individuals' ability to move their arms during and after robot assisted therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT05036642
- Testing
- Compliant Passive Arm Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University