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Hand Training Utilizing an Electromyography-triggered Hand Robot for Individuals After Chronic Stroke
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Hand of Hope (HOH) for Stroke. Completed, enrolled 12 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is an interventional pilot study investigating the feasibility of using the hand of hope (HOH) device for individuals with decreased hand function after stroke.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Subjects will receive arm training 3x/week for 6 weeks, each session is anticipated to last approximately 60 minutes. Sessions will be scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday whenever possible to provide a rest period between sessions. Each session will consist of the following: * warm up-passive stretch of hand in flexion and extension (5 minutes); * setting the EMG threshold parameters for the device; * active practicing of opening the hand (Desperate Bee, Hungry Bird, Sun Archer games; 10 min) * active practice of closing then hand (UFO Catcher game; 10 min) * open and closing the hand (Ball and Basket game; 10 min) * open and closing the hand while incorporating reach ( for subjects with adequate ability to reach with shoulder/elbow; 10 min) * cool down-passive stretch of hand in flexion and extension (5 minutes)