NCT04353622

Exoskeleton-assisted Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke

Exoskeleton-assisted Upper Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 24 (actual)
• Sponsor: Marmara University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

In recent studies, it has been observed that robotic devices make a positive contribution to motor recovery and the activities of daily living. However, studies about the effects of stroke rehabilitation with robotic devices are limited. This study aimed to investigate the effect of upper extremity robotic rehabilitation on motor function and quality of life in stroke patients.

Detailed description

Stroke survivors have difficulties in participating in activities of daily living due to functional disabilities. The majority of patients after stroke need rehabilitation to gain independence in daily life as the first target. Therefore, different treatment approaches are used in stroke rehabilitation. The use of technology in stroke rehabilitation has become very common in recent years. Robotic devices used in rehabilitation enhance the healing process by giving patients more intensive and task-oriented exercises. A lot of systematic and meta-analysis studies have shown that robot-assisted devices provide positive motor recoveries, especially in the treatment of upper extremities. However, the optimal timing, duration, and dose of robotic rehabilitation that should be applied after stroke remain uncertain. In the light of this information, this study examines the effects of the robotic device produced for upper limb rehabilitation on daily life activities and motor function.

Conditions

• Stroke
• Upper Extremity Dysfunction

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Exoskeleton robot for upper extremity	Robot-assisted Treatment Program: * 10 minutes elbow flexion/extension * 10 minutes forearm supination/pronation * 10 minutes wrist flexion/extension * 10 minutes ulnar/radial deviation Frequency: 2/week Duration: 12 sessions (6 weeks)
OTHER	Conventional physiotherapy	Ferquency: 2/week Duration: 12 sessions (6weeks) Each session: 50 minutes

Timeline

• Start date: 2019-02-01
• Primary completion: 2019-05-15
• Completion: 2019-05-15
• First posted: 2020-04-20
• Last updated: 2023-10-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)