Paretic wrist or fingers due to an ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke. I61 I63 I64
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: This study is conducted using a cross-over design, which means that each patient serves as his/her own control. Each study participant performs grasping tasks and clinical tests with the supp
Sponsors
Schön Klinik Bad Aibling
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke; Cognitively able to follow instructions; Low level or no pain in wrist or fingers of the impaired limb (NRS < 4); Functional impairments in wrist or fingers (MRC <= 4); Level of spasticity in the affected limb (MAS <= 3); Able to sit in a chair for the duration of the session (about 1 hour)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy; Severe psychiatric disorder; Active implantable devices (e.g. pace maker); metal implants within the stimulated area; severe epilepsy or frequent epileptic seizures in the past; Cancer; wounds in the application area of the electrodes; no sensitivity in the fingers or wrist; No motion resulting from FES
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the orthotic effect of functional electrical stimulation (FES). This is measured during three session in which 1) clinical taest and experimental grasping is performed with and without the support of FES, and 2) the time until signs of muscular fatigue are detected by data on grip force, hand motion and muscle activity during repetetive stimulation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome is the patients' intrinsic motivation during the FES therapy. The intrinsic motivation is assessed after the session in which the patients is supported by FES and after the session in which there is no support by means ob a standardized questionnaire (Intrinsic Motivation Inventory). | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactCarmen Krewer
Schön Klinik Bad Aibling
Outcome results
None listed