cerebral hemorrhage cerebral infarction stroke
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Unilateral stroke 2. Paresis of the affected arm (NIHSS 1-2, visible active wrist extension possible) 3. six months to five years post stroke 4. Age above 18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Shoulder-hand syndrome post-stroke 2. Wrist paralysis 3. Severe contractures of wrist and/or fingers post-stroke 4. History of wrist disorders, such as traumata and rheumatic diseases 5. History of other neurologic diseases that affect muscle strength and sensory feedback in the arms 6. Unable to understand and follow the instructions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dynamic joint admittance (comprised of inertia, viscosity and stiffness) and reflex gain of the wrist joints. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Demographics: date of birth, gender, hand dominance. Clinical phenotype: type of stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic), lesion side, time after stroke, voluntary muscle strength of wrist flexors and extensors (0-5 Medical Research Council (MRC) scale), disturbances in gnostic sensibility. | — |
Countries
Netherlands