None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Others(a hybrid rehabilitation system composed of a wearable soft-robotic glove and vibrotactile feedback device (investigational use)) : Intervention name: Hand rehabilitation using a wearable soft-r
Sponsors
Chungnam National University Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Individuals with upper-extremity hemiplegia resulting from unilateral cerebral infarction or intracranial hemorrhage - Adults aged 19 years or older and younger than 80 years - Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate and provide informed consent - Individuals with sufficient language and cognitive ability to understand and follow instructions (Mini-Mental State Examination score > 17) - Individuals capable of moving the full range of motion of the affected upper extremity in a gravity-eliminated position (shoulder, elbow, and wrist MMT = Poor+) - Individuals able to move their fingers while wearing the assistive device, without severe spasticity (finger MMT = Trace and finger MAS = 2)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - History of any condition prior to stroke onset that caused upper-extremity pain or muscle atrophy and could interfere with rehabilitation - Severe spasticity with a Modified Ashworth Scale score of 3 or higher - Inability to communicate due to cognitive impairment or aphasia - Difficulty performing upper-extremity movements due to musculoskeletal disorders such as fracture or osteoporosis - Skin disorders or open wounds that prevent attachment of sensors - Hypersensitivity to vibration or electrical stimulation, making continuous stimulation intolerable - Inability to maintain a seated posture for more than 10 minutes during assessment - Presence of metallic implants or devices due to prior surgeries or orthodontic procedures (e.g., cardiac pacemaker, implants, orthodontic appliances, cochlear implants) - History of claustrophobia, or previous traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness lasting 30 minutes or longer - Wearing eye makeup such as mascara or eyeliner on the day of the experiment (as metallic components in cosmetics may affect measurement results) - Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or individuals with an intrauterine contraceptive device
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Upper-limb motor, sensor function assessed by Fugl meyer assessment(FMA);Box and block test(BBT) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tip pinch strength; Lateral pinch strength;Hand grip strength | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactSeongHyeon Jo
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Outcome results
None listed