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Extension of the MIME Robotic System for Stroke Rehabilitation
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating robotic therapy and conventional functional training for Stroke and Impaired Upper Extremity Function. Completed, enrolled 12 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this project is to develop and test a new robotic system to accommodate practice of tasks requiring reach, grasp and release of objects. Our previous work has shown that the MIME robot is safe and effective for improving reach in stroke subjects. But adequate control of hand movements is critical to a functional upper limb, and is often resistant to conventional therapeutic interventions. Many stroke survivors have residual ability to flex the fingers, but extension is often limited and impeded by increased passive stiffness in flexors, abnormal levels of increased tone in flexors and weakness in extensors. In a recent study, 38% of stroke survivors reported that impaired hand function was the most disabling motor impairment they faced.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
12 sessions of robot therapy for arm and hand function
12 sessions of conventional therapy for the arm and hand from a physical therapist
12 sessions of robot therapy for arm and hand function
12 sessions of conventional therapy for the arm and hand from a physical therapist