Rehabilitation based on hybrid neuroprosthesis: Evaluation of the feasibility, functionality, and usability of the system in post-stroke patient population

Rehabilitation based on hybrid neuroprosthesis: Evaluation of the feasibility, functionality, and usability of the system in post-stroke patient population - ReHyb

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00033115

Enrollment

Registered

2023-12-01

Start date

2023-12-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Paresis of the upper extremity due to ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke I61 I63 I64

Interventions

Group 1: In the one-arm pilot trial, all subjects completed five serious gaming sessions with the hybrid neuroprosthesis. Before the first therapy session, comprehensive clinical examinations are carr

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - diagnosis of stroke (hemorrhagic or ischemic) - hemiparesis of the upper limb (0 = MRC = 4) - subacute (up to six months after acute event) or chronic (more than 6 months from the acute event) condition - able to sit upright for the duration of the test ( ~1h) - level of cognitive capacity to follow instructions related to the performance exercise

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: General: - high level of spasticity (MAS: in general > 3, but > 2 for motorized joints) - pain in the affected upper limb (NRS > 4) - severe psychiatric disorder - permanent neurologic symptoms present immediately before stroke - physical conditions that can alter normal biomechanics (e.g. recent sprains or injuries, etc.) - pregnant or nursing women - no written informed consent from the patient or the legal representative - active implantable devices (e.g., pacemaker) - unstable medical condition FES-related: - metal implants within the stimulated area - severe epilepsy or frequent epileptic seizures in the past - cancer - wounds in the application area of the electrodes or measuring equipment - no movement resulting from stimulation Robot-related: - inadequate fitting of the exoskeleton

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Feasibility, functionality, and usability of the system in full as well as its modules in a single or integrated modality are the main outcome parameters of this evaluation	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary outcomes refer to specific aspects of the primary outcomes. - technical specification and reliability (feasibility) - performance, adaptability, and evaluation parameters (functionality) - acceptability, wearability, and user-friendliness (usability)	—

Countries

Germany, Italy

Contacts

Public ContactKlaus Jahn

Schön Klinik Bad Aibling SE & Co. KG und Deutsches Schwindel- und Gleichgewichtszentrum

KlJahn@schoen-klinik.de+49 8061 903 2500

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026