Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Clinical diagnosis of unilateral stroke; 2. To be able to understand and follow simple verbal instructions; 3. Brunnstrom stage for the arm less than IV; 4. No excessive spasticity in the affected arm (The modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) ? 2) ); 5. Unable to perform the active movements of full elbow extension.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Upper limb comorbidities for limiting functional improvement; 2. Unable to tolerate the level of FES needed for some visible muscle contractions; 3. The affected elbow contracture greater than 15 degree; 4. Unstable cardiopulmonary function.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Upper extremity section of Fugl-Meyer Assessment, FMA-UE;Action Research Arm Test, ARAT;Motor activity log, MAL; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| kinematic data; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
National Taiwan University Hospital