The Efficacy of a Frequency-tuned Electromagnetic Field Treatment in Facilitating the Recovery of Subacute Ischemic Stroke Patients - a Pivotal Study (the "EMAGINE 2.0" Study)
BrainQ Technologies Ltd.
Summary
This is a multicenter study that will be conducted at approximately 20 centers and up to 30 centers, if the sample size will be increased following interim assessment. The Q Therapeutic System (BQ 3.0) is a wearable medical device that produces and delivers non-invasive, extremely-low-intensity and low-frequency, frequency-tuned electromagnetic fields in order to stimulate neuronal networks with the aim of reducing disability and promoting neurorecovery. The Q Therapeutic System (BQ 3.0) is indicated for adjunctive use in a clinical facility or home setting, in addition to standard-of-care therapies. * In Stage 1 (starting 4-21 days after the index stroke event to day 90 post stroke), participants will be randomly assigned (1:1) to receive either active or the sham treatments, up to 5 times a week, and at least to a total of 45 treatments. * In Stage 2 (day 90 to day 180 post stroke), participants in both the active and the control group will be allowed to continue to receive active treatments, up to 5 times per week. * In stage 3 (day 180 to day 270 post stroke), participants will not receive any treatments and would be followed up until the final visit at day 270. Each session will last approximately 60 minutes, with stimulation activated for up to 40 minutes, in conjunction with a home-based exercise program. Treatments may be administered in the hospital, in the clinic or in a home setting. The study will enroll 100-122 adult subjects who will be randomly assigned (1:1 allocation ratio) to either active or sham study intervention using the BQ 3.0 system.
Description
The study intervention will be initiated 4-21 days after the index stroke event and will consist of 5 treatments per week until the primary endpoint follow-up visit, at day 90 (±15) after the onset of the index stroke. A minimum of 45 treatment sessions should be completed during this stage, with a potential of a maximum of 72 treatment sessions, depending on the start date of the first treatment and the timing of the 90-day follow-up visit. Though, participants and sites will be guided to conduct the 90 days follow-up visit as soon as possible after the 45th treatment session and within up to…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 22–80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. mRS score of 3 or 4. 2. FMA-UE score between 10-45 (inclusive) of impaired limb. 3. SAFE score \>0. 4. Age 22 to 80 years of age (inclusive). 5. Diagnosed with an ischemic stroke, confirmed by CT4 or MRI5 imaging. 6. First ever ischemic stroke, or a recurring ischemic stroke6 occurring at least 3 months after the previous stroke (any stroke), without residual neurological impairment or disability before current stroke. 7. Four to 21 days from stroke onset (or last known well). 8. Pre-stroke mRS of 0. 9. Able to sit with the investigational device for 40 consecutive minu…
Interventions
- DeviceQ Therapeutic System (BQ 3.0) - Sham
The BQ 3.0 is a medical device that produces and delivers non-invasive, extremely low intensity and frequency (1-100 Hz.; 0.1-1.0 G), frequency tuned electromagnetic fields in order to stimulate neuronal networks with the aim of reducing disability and promoting neurorecovery. Frequency and intensity parameters will be set to zero so that no stimulation is delivered.
- DeviceQ Therapeutic System (BQ 3.0) - Active
The BQ 3.0 is a medical device that produces and delivers non-invasive, extremely low intensity and frequency (1-100 Hz.; 0.1-1.0 G), frequency tuned electromagnetic fields in order to stimulate neuronal networks with the aim of reducing disability and promoting neurorecovery
Locations (14)
- Rancho Research InstituteDowney, California
- MedStar National Rehabililtaion Hospital,Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- Brooks Rehabilitation HospitalJacksonville, Florida
- Emory University School of MedicineAltanta, Georgia
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLabChicago, Illinois
- KUMC- KU Medical CenterKansas City, Kansas