Cerebrovascular accident Stroke
Conditions
Interventions
Subjects will be recommended to exercise 180 minutes per week (6 days, 30
minutes/day) with the SCRIPT2 system at home, during 6 weeks. They will train
their arm and hand using games via the patient
Sponsors
Revalidatiecentrum Het Roessingh
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Patients with an unilateral ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke, between 6 months and 5 years post-stroke * Between 18 and 80 years of age * Clinically diagnosed with central paresis of the arm and/or hand as a result of stroke, but with: - 15° active elbow flexion - * range of active finger movement (PIP/DIP) * Ability to complete measurements and training sessions * Discharged from medical centre * Living at home and have internet access * Having a carer who is co-resident or closely involved in their care * A fair cognitive level: ability to read and understand the Dutch language, and ability to understand and follow instructions * Patients should fit the device: 5-95% size of hand and body shape * Written informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * Patients who are not eligible to join normal rehabilitation (psychological issues, patients with near complete paralysis etc.) * Other severe co-morbidities, like cardiovascular, neurological, orthopaedic or rheumatoid impairments (incl. pain affecting use of the upper extremity) before stroke that may interfere with task performance * Severe sensory deficits from the involved limb * Severe neglect * Visual impairments (that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses to within normal or near normal limits) * Cognitive impairments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main study parameters are outcomes related to user acceptance, including usability, satisfaction, motivation and compliance (Training duration, Intrinsic Motivation Inventory, System Usability Scale, and a semi-structured interview about user experience). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measures to examine general motor function, perceived use and participation (The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), the upper extremity part of the Fugl-Meyer (FM) test, Motor Activity Log (MAL), the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS), adapted Nine Hole Peg Test (NHPT) and kinematics). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed