Self-contained training for stroke patients during inpatient rehabilitation

Using an upper extremity exoskeleton for semi-autonomous exercise during inpatient neurological rehabilitation- a pilot study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN42633681

Enrollment

Registered

2017-08-02

Start date

2016-05-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-12-07

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Conditions

Stroke patients Nervous System Diseases Stroke patients

Interventions

Participants receive self-contained training with the Armeo Spring exoskeleton over a period of four weeks with up to 24 treatment sessions. The exoskeleton is connected to a computer

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Treatment in a neurological rehabilitation hospital for > 4 weeks 2. Stroke patients 3. Severe upper limb paresis 4. Ability to understand instructions and make own decisions 5. Aged 18-85 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Unwillingness to participate 2. Inability to understand the instructions

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Feasibility (recording of side effects or adverse events) is measured using a structured interview once a week during the 4 weeks. Patients and supervisors are interviewed after the first, second, third and fourth week.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Acceptance is measured using the visual analogue scale at the end of the treatment period (after 4 weeks) Motor function is measured using Wolf Motor Function Test at baseline and after 4 weeks of additional therapy.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactJoachim Liepert

j.liepert@kliniken-schmieder.de+49 7533 808 1236

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 23, 2026