Randomized Clinical Trial of (PoRI) Post-Stroke Hand Rehabilitation Device
Yale University
Summary
This randomized clinical trial compares the Portable Rehabilitation Interface (PoRI) device for rehabilitation of hand motor function in post-stroke patients with conventional hand therapy.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Between 2 days and a maximum of 2 months have passed since the stroke event * 0-3/5 muscle strength * Participants with paralysis or sensorimotor function problems of the fingers of one or both hands. * Participants must be able to fit their hand comfortably into the device. Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 2 days or greater than 2 months have passed since the stroke event * 4-5/5 muscle strength * Vulnerable populations. * Inability of fingers and wrist to stretch to neutral during passive range of motion
Interventions
- DevicePortable Rehabilitation Interface (PoRI)
Handheld device known as the Portable Rehabilitation Interface (PoRI) that moves the hand of patients with sensorimotor hand dysfunction
Location
- Yale New Haven Hospital's Inpatient Rehabilitation UnitMilford, Connecticut