Topic: Stroke Research Network
Conditions
Interventions
Patients are likely to be approached about the study in hospital or a clinic following a stroke but the rest of the study will take place in their own homes, except for the 6 week and 6 months follow-
Sponsors
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Clinical diagnosis of new stroke within the previous six months at time of consent 2. Aged 18 years or older 3. Participants living at home at the start of their participation in study with suitable home environment (consider enough space, plus suitable TV, electricity supply and telephone) 4. Weakness in the dominant arm Medical Research Council (MRC) scale less than 5 in any joint plane of movement) due to stroke 6. Able to manipulate WiiTM remote control 7. Able to understand and follow two stage commands and able to give written or verbal consent Target Gender: Male & Female ; Lower Age Limit 18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Comorbidity which impairs ability to participate (e.g. severe arthritis, severe cognitive impairment, severe cardiorespiratory disease) 2. Hemianopia or visual inattention 3. Concurrent participation in another interventional study 4. Pacemaker or Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) device (possible interference from the WiiTM) 5. In, or likely to be discharged to, long term care
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Arm strength and function as measured by the Action Research Arm Test at six weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed