Digital Technology-Informed Stroke Rehabilitation
University of Utah
Summary
The goal of this study is to determine the effects of lab and home-based technology guidance during movement training post-stroke. The study will compare movement training informed by lab-based technology to training delivered with technology at home. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How well do lab and home-based technologies help individuals post-stroke improve their movement patterns? * Is there a difference in improvement between the in-lab and at-home training groups? * Which technologies lead to the most improvement?
Description
The study is a randomized, controlled feasibility trial investigating rehabilitation to improve movement patterns after stroke. The study will recruit participants who have had a stroke that led to upper-extremity impairment. Individuals will be assigned to one of two digital technology-guided groups. One group will be guided through exercises in a home-based setting, the other will be lab-based. Participants will engage in training sessions multiple days a week for up to 6 weeks, either in-lab or at home. Both groups will visit the lab weekly for movement assessments.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 30–85 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 30-85 years. * Diagnosis of stroke. * Stroke onset of at least six months prior to the time of participation. * Fugl Meyer Upper Extremity between 30-50 (mild-moderate) * Cognitive skills to consent and actively participate, as indicated by scores of ≥ 24 on the Mini- Mental Status Examination * Able to visit lab up to 5x per week for 3 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe aphasia preventing the ability to follow 1-step directions at least 80% of the time. * Excessive spasticity of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder, defined as a Modified Ashworth Sco…
Interventions
- OtherLab-based movement guidance
Participants will receive computer-generated guidance on how to perform different activities of daily living efficiently. The guidance will be delivered using lab-based sensing and feedback technology.
- OtherHome-based movement guidance
Participants will receive computer-generated guidance on how to perform different activities of daily living efficiently. This guidance will be delivered using home-based technologies, such as a computer or tablet.
Location
- Kennecott Mechanical Engineering BuildingSalt Lake City, Utah