NCT06786858

Hand Exoskeleton Training Study

Home Training for Upper Limb Stroke Rehabilitation Using a Hand Exoskeleton

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 15 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 21 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate the HandMATE device's effectiveness in the rehabilitation of stroke patients and asses if the HandMATE application is received well by stroke survivors. Participants will use the HandMate device in clinic and in the home. They will also complete clinical upper extremity assessments.

Detailed description

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of novel device and its potential to help stroke victims regain functional use of their hand and regain independent living. The study will also evaluate the potential of the device to be used at home, this would allow increased therapy intensity and decreased overall treatment costs (fewer therapist hours required and decreased travel costs).

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	HandMate	HandMate device is used for 20 hours in 4 weeks. Device is then used in the home for 3 months at discretion of participant.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-01-04
• Primary completion: 2024-01-04
• Completion: 2025-01-31
• First posted: 2025-01-22
• Last updated: 2025-01-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States

Regulatory

• FDA-regulated device study