Clinical trials: Upper-limb Paresis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Does Low-does Cervical Epidural Lidocaine Cause Transient Weakness?
"Does low-does cervical epidural lidocaine cause transient weakness?"
- Trial name
- NCT03382925
- Testing
- cervical interlaminar with lidocaine, cervical interlaminar with normal saline, Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Stroke, Physical Disability
Concomitant Sensory Stimulation During Therapy to Enhance Hand Functional Recovery Post Stroke
The objective of this study is to determine if combining vibration with hand task practice is superior to hand task practice alone.
- Trial name
- NCT04569123
- Testing
- real stimulation, No stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Stroke, Plegia
Treatment of Chronic Stroke With AMES + EMG Biofeedback
The purpose of this study is to determine if individuals who had a stroke more than one year before entering the study and who remain unable to open their affected hand are better able to sense and move their affected arm after…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Plegia, Paresis, Cerebrovascular Accident
- Trial name
- AMES (NCT01116544)
- Testing
- AMES Therapy (assisted movement and enhanced sensation)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- AMES Technology
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) and Robotic Training to Improve Arm Function After Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if multiple therapy sessions of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) combined with robotic arm therapy lead to a greater functional recovery in upper limb mobility after stroke…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- tVNS (NCT03592745)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Cervical Radiculitis, Pain
CESI With Low Dose Lidocaine and Transient Weakness
Cervical radicular pain is relatively common, often treated with epidural steroid injection (ESI), when conservative treatments like oral analgesics, physical therapy and activity modification have failed.
- Trial name
- NCT03127137
- Testing
- Experimental Group 1 triamcinolone and lidocaine, Experimental Group 2 triamcinolone and saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Stroke
Application of a Reimbursable Form of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Upper Extremity
CI therapy is a family of techniques that has systematically applied intensive treatment daily over consecutive days, supervised motor training using a technique called shaping, behavioral strategies to improve the use of the…
- Conditions
- CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
- Trial name
- NCT05311384
- Testing
- Keys Constraint-induced Movement Therapy protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
The Role of Trans-spinal Direct Current Stimulation (tsDCS) in Treating Patients With Hand Spasticity After Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if 5 consecutive sessions of PathMaker anodal DoubleStim treatment, which combines non-invasive stimulation of the spinal cord (tsDCS- trans-spinal direct current stimulation) and of the…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Hemiparesis, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03080454
- Testing
- anodal Doublestim
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Upper Extremity Rehabilitation With the BURT Robotic Arm
The overall objective of the proposed study is to carry out usability and design-evaluation assessments of the BURT robotic device for delivering long-term intervention in stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT03965403
- Testing
- Arm motor function retraining with BURT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Therapies for Recovery of Hand Function After Stroke
After a stroke, it is very common to lose the ability to open the affected hand. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of three different therapies on recovery of hand function after stroke and determine if any one…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT03574623
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulator, Occupational Therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic
Passive Tactile Stimulation for Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke can lead to weakness and spasticity in the arm or hand. The purpose of this study is to optimize the design of gentle vibratory stimulation delivered to the hands of individuals with chronic stroke, and explore the effect…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke
- Trial name
- PTS (NCT03814889)
- Testing
- Vibration pattern, No vibration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Stroke
Treatment of Chronic Stroke With IpsiHand
The ultimate goal of this project is to develop a functioning and clinically feasible method for restoring function to motor-impaired stroke survivors. This ultimate goal will be approached through two different means.
- Trial name
- NCT02552368
- Testing
- IpsiHand Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Electrical Stimulation for Recovery of Hand Function in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Impaired hand function is one of the most frequently persisting consequences of stroke. The purpose of this study is to compare two different treatments -- Contralataterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (CCFES)…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT00891319
- Testing
- Electrical stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Upper Extremity Injury, Sport Injury
Throwers Ten Exercises On Upper Extremity Function and Explosive Power in Wheelchair Basketball and Basketball Players
Basketball is a challenging sport that requires participants to demonstrate physical fitness and special athletic skills at high levels.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Injury, Sport Injury, Shoulder Pain, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT04019990
- Testing
- The effect of throwers ten exercise programme on wheelchair basketball and ambulant basketball players
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Stroke
Utilizing Gaming Mechanics to Optimize Telerehabilitation Adherence in Persons With Stroke
This trial studies the impact of motivational strategies designed by the gaming industry on adherence to a home tele-rehabilitation program designed to improve hand function in persons with stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03985761
- Testing
- Home Telerehabilitation using HoVRS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Stroke
Fatiguing Arm Exercise Following Stroke
This study investigates the effects of sub-maximal exercise to task-failure (e.g., fatigue) with the less involved, or so-called non-paretic hand, in people who have experienced a stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03194464
- Testing
- submaximal exercise (grip)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke
Does More Practice Improve Arm Movement After Stroke?
Arm weakness happens a lot after a stroke. People often get physical or occupational therapy after their stroke to learn how to use their arm again.
- Trial name
- NCT01146379
- Testing
- Intensive task-specific upper extremity rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Stroke, Hemiparesis
The Comparison of Virtual and Real Boxing Training in Hemiparetic Stroke Patients
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of virtual and real boxing training in addition to neurodevelopmental training on cognitive status, upper extremity functions, balance and activities of daily living in hemiparetic…
- Trial name
- NCT03651479
- Testing
- real boxing training, virtual boxing training
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Hemiparesis
Robotic Brace Incorporating Electromyography for Moderate Affected Arm Impairment After Stroke
Of the 5.7 million stroke survivors in the United States, up to 80% exhibit significant weakness in one arm (called "hemiparesis"). This devastating impairment undermines performance of valued activities and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01654315
- Testing
- Myomo Robotic Arm, RTP Standard Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Stroke, Muscle Spasticity
Altering Activation Patterns Post-stroke
This study evaluates a new rehabilitation approach for stroke survivors in the chronic phase of recovery in which the combination of drug therapy (cyproheptadine) and active movement practice (AMP) is used to encourage increased…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Muscle Spasticity, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT02418949
- Testing
- Cyproheptadine, Active Movement Practice (AMP), Passive Cyclical Stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Translating Intensive Arm Rehabilitation in Stroke to a Telerehabilitation Format
Loss of arm use and strength are common problems after stroke that greatly affects independence in activities of daily living. Arm rehabilitation using robot-assisted repetitive task training has shown to improve motor recovery.
- Trial name
- TeleBATRAC (NCT02665052)
- Testing
- Home-Based BATRAC plus TTT, Lab-based BATRAC plus TTT, Delayed Entry Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development