Musculoskeletal problems such as severe pain in any joints of the paretic extremity,
Conditions
Interventions
Using a soft robot with switch on.
,Not using a soft robot.,Using a soft robot with switch off.
Experimental Device,No Intervention No treatment,Sham Comparator Device
Study Group,Control Group,Sham/Placebo Group
Sponsors
THE 90TH Anniversary of Chulalongkorn University Scholarship
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) 20 – 80 years of age (2) Diagnosis of hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke (3) The participants can move a proximal part of the affected arm: the Manual Muscle Testing at least grade 3 of arm and less than grade 3 of hand (the participants can move upper extremity against gravity but cannot grasp something effectively). (4) Sufficient cognitive and language abilities to understand and follow instructions. (5) Adequate balance while seating at least 30 minutes. (6) Vital signs, neurological signs and medical conditions are stable. (7) The participants must leave therapy or training of hand function before the assessment for the recruitment at least 48 hours.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Musculoskeletal problems such as severe pain in any joints of the paretic extremity, instability of the wrist in the affected arm, etc. Mental disorders and cognitive impairment: Thai Mental State Examination (TMSE) score ≤23 Contracture of shoulder joint, elbow joint, wrist joint and finger in the affected arm that hinders to use a soft robot. Stroke patient who has ataxia or severe incoordination The participants cannot wear a soft robot, such as allergic material case, etc.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Box and Block Test Score 60 minutes Score/Experimental Study,Action Reach Arm Test Score 60 minutes Score/Experimental Study | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Satisfaction and Facilitation Survey Score 15 minutes Score/Questionnaire and Interview | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactWachirayongyot Thimabut
Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed