StrokeNCT07772284
Repetitive Action Simulation Circuit Training to Reduce Arm Weakness After a Stroke
A study testing Upper Extremity Action Simulation Circuit Training in people with Stroke and Hemiparesis of the Upper Limb Following Stroke, run by Towson University at 2 sites in United States.
Trial summary
This study aims to examine the effect of an action simulation circuit training for individuals who have experienced upper extremity weakness following a stroke. The study will also examine the feasibility of the intervention as an occupational therapy rehabilitation approach. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Stroke, Hemiparesis of the Upper Limb Following Stroke
- What is being tested?
- Upper Extremity Action Simulation Circuit Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 5 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- 17 Sep 2024to 20 Dec 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosis of stroke
- Hemiparesis of one upper extremity
Who cannot join
- Severe spasticity
- Severe aphasia
- Low English proficiency
- Severe hearing impairment
- History of severe upper extremity comorbidities (neurological and/or orthopedic)
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
United States2 sites
Institute for Well-Being
Towson, Maryland, 21252
The Institute for Well-Being (IWB)
Towson, Maryland, 21252
About this study
Official title: A Repetitive Action Simulation Program to Reduce Upper Extremity Hemiparesis: A Feasibility Study
This study aims to examine the effect of an action simulation circuit training for individuals who have experienced upper extremity weakness following a stroke. The study will also examine the feasibility of the intervention as an occupational therapy rehabilitation approach.
Participants will:
- Engage in four workstations within the circuit training format: mental practice, action observation, virtual reality, and repetitive task-specific practice.
- Participate in training 2x/week for 6 weeks (12 sessions).
Read the detailed description
Action simulation therapies are particularly advantageous for individuals with upper extremity hemiparesis, by providing opportunities for repetitive practice of functional tasks, that might otherwise be impossible to perform. This research will examine the use of upper extremity action simulation in a circuit training group, to address the unique therapeutic needs and therapy structure deficiencies for upper extremity hemiparesis following a stroke.
Project Objectives:
- Explore the effect of a six-week action simulation upper extremity circuit training group on upper extremity impairments and quality of life for individuals with upper extremity hemiparesis after a stroke.
Upper extremity impairments and quality of life will be assessed before the circuit training and after completion. Additionally, participants will provide information about their overall perceptions of each the intervention through a survey.
- Being tested
- Upper Extremity Action Simulation Circuit Training
- Keywords
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Weakness, Upper Extremity, Occupational Therapy, Arm
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke, Paresis, Asthenia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Upper Extremity Action Simulation Circuit TrainingOther
Participants rotate between four workstations:
- Mental Practice: participants listen to an audio-guided recording that promotes the cognitive rehearsal of performing a task with their affected upper extremity.
- Virtual Reality: participants perform virtual reality activities or games involving the use of their upper extremities.
- Action Observation: participants watch video clips of individuals performing upper extremity tasks.
- Repetitive-Task Specific Practice: participants physically rehearse various upper extremity tasks with the assistance of an occupational therapist.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| RASP Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Upper Extremity Action Simulation Circuit Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Acceptability of Intervention Measure
The Acceptability of Intervention Measure is a survey that measures the participants' perceived acceptability of the intervention. Participants rate their perceptions on a 5-point Likert scale, from completely disagree to completely agree.
Measured: Following the 6-week circuit training group.
Feasibility of Intervention Measure
The Feasibility of Intervention Measure assesses the participants' perceptions of how feasible the intervention is for stroke rehabilitation. Participants rate their perceptions on a 5-point Likert scale, from completely disagree to completely agree.
Measured: Following the 6-week circuit training group.
Intervention Appropriateness Measure
The Intervention Appropriateness Measure assesses the participants' perception of how appropriate the intervention is to address upper extremity hemiparesis after a stroke. Participants rate their perceptions on a 5-point Likert scale, from completely disagree to completely agree.
Measured: Following the 6-week circuit training group.
Secondary outcomes (2)
Fugl-Meyer Assessment
The Fugl-Meyer Assessment is a standardized quantitative measure of upper extremity impairment that includes 33 items. Upper extremity movements are rated on a three-point ordinal scale. Cumulative scores range from 0-66 where a higher score indicates lower impairment.
Measured: Before the circuit training group and following the circuit training group.
Stroke Impact Scale
The Stroke Impact Scale is a self-report questionnaire of health-related quality of life following a stroke. It includes 59 items assessing strength, hand function, activities of daily living, mobility, communication, emotion, memory, and participation.
Measured: Before the circuit training group and following the circuit training group.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Aug 2026
- Study start17 Sep 2024
- Primary completion20 Dec 2024
- Study completion20 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StrokeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 5 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Towson University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Teresa M. Green, Towson University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07772284
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RASP_2024
- Status last verified
- Sep 2024
- First submitted
- 13 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 19 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Repetitive Action Simulation Program to Reduce Upper Extremity Hemiparesis: A Feasibility Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07772284
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RASP_2024
- Keywords
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Weakness, Upper Extremity, Occupational Therapy, Arm
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 5 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Towson UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to examine the effect of an action simulation circuit training for individuals who have experienced upper extremity weakness following a stroke. The study will also examine the feasibility of the intervention as an occupational therapy rehabilitation approach.
Participants will:
- Engage in four workstations within the circuit training format: mental practice, action observation, virtual reality, and repetitive task-specific practice.
- Participate in training 2x/week for 6 weeks (12 sessions).
Detailed description
Action simulation therapies are particularly advantageous for individuals with upper extremity hemiparesis, by providing opportunities for repetitive practice of functional tasks, that might otherwise be impossible to perform. This research will examine the use of upper extremity action simulation in a circuit training group, to address the unique therapeutic needs and therapy structure deficiencies for upper extremity hemiparesis following a stroke.
Project Objectives:
- Explore the effect of a six-week action simulation upper extremity circuit training group on upper extremity impairments and quality of life for individuals with upper extremity hemiparesis after a stroke.
Upper extremity impairments and quality of life will be assessed before the circuit training and after completion. Additionally, participants will provide information about their overall perceptions of each the intervention through a survey.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| RASP Group | Experimental | Other: Upper Extremity Action Simulation Circuit Training |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Diagnosis of stroke
- Hemiparesis of one upper extremity
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Severe spasticity
- Severe aphasia
- Low English proficiency
- Severe hearing impairment
- History of severe upper extremity comorbidities (neurological and/or orthopedic)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Extremity Action Simulation Circuit TrainingParticipants rotate between four workstations: 1. Mental Practice: participants listen to an audio-guided recording that promotes the cognitive rehearsal of performing a task with their affected upper extremity. 2. Virtual Reality: participants perform virtual reality activities or games involving the use of their upper extremities. 3. Action Observation: participants watch video clips of individuals performing upper extremity tasks. 4. Repetitive-Task Specific Practice: participants physically rehearse various upper extremity tasks with the assistance of an occupational therapist. | Other | RASP Group |
Primary outcome
The Acceptability of Intervention Measure
Time frame: Following the 6-week circuit training group.
The Acceptability of Intervention Measure is a survey that measures the participants' perceived acceptability of the intervention. Participants rate their perceptions on a 5-point Likert scale, from completely disagree to completely agree.
Feasibility of Intervention Measure
Time frame: Following the 6-week circuit training group.
The Feasibility of Intervention Measure assesses the participants' perceptions of how feasible the intervention is for stroke rehabilitation. Participants rate their perceptions on a 5-point Likert scale, from completely disagree to completely agree.
Intervention Appropriateness Measure
Time frame: Following the 6-week circuit training group.
The Intervention Appropriateness Measure assesses the participants' perception of how appropriate the intervention is to address upper extremity hemiparesis after a stroke. Participants rate their perceptions on a 5-point Likert scale, from completely disagree to completely agree.
2 secondary outcomes
Fugl-Meyer Assessment
Time frame: Before the circuit training group and following the circuit training group.
Stroke Impact Scale
Time frame: Before the circuit training group and following the circuit training group.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Upper Extremity Action Simulation Circuit Training in people with Stroke and Hemiparesis of the Upper Limb Following Stroke, run by Towson University at 2 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The Acceptability of Intervention Measure (time frame: Following the 6-week circuit training group.). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Aug 2026.