Assistive Soft Robotic Glove (EsoGLOVE) Intervention for Stroke Patients
Stroke
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Stroke focused on measuring stroke, soft robotics, upper limb rehabilitation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged 30-90 years regardless of lesion size, race
- Stroke type: ischemic or haemorrhagic
- Medically stable conditions
- Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) of upper extremity impairment of 10-56 out of 66.
- Able to give own consent, comprehend and follow commands
- Able to sit upright and maintain sitting balance for at least 30 minutes
- Able to stay alert and focus on the tasks for at least 30 minutes and more.
- Unilateral upper limb impairment
Exclusion Criteria:
- Recurrent stroke
- Unstable medical conditions (e.g. heart attack, unstable blood pressure, infection, and etc.) or anticipated life expectancy of <1 year.
- Cognitive and communicative impairment (e.g. severe aphasia, inattention, learning difficulty, and etc).
- History of severe depression or active psychiatric disorder.
- Severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth scale =2), joint contractures or deformity, poor skin conditions (e.g. irritated skin, open wounds), amputation of fingers, and allergic condition (e.g. patients with allergies to adhesive gel).
- Poor trunk control or postural hypotension.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
EsoGLOVE with Trigno Biofeedback (EMG sensors) group
GRASP group
The subjects will receive the intervention (EsoGLOVE with Trigno Biofeedback (EMG sensors) treatment with Trigno Biofeedback (EMG sensors) on therapy day (Monday to Friday) for 3 weeks, a minimum of 30 minutes per day, in addition to intensive stroke rehabilitation as per normal, which will be daily physiotherapy and occupational therapy as a part of standard care as per stroke rehabilitation.
Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP) following the GRASP protocolwhile wearing a neoprene wrist support) on therapy day (Monday to Friday) for 3 weeks, a minimum of 30 minutes per day, in addition to intensive stroke rehabilitation as per normal, which will be daily physiotherapy and occupational therapy as a part of standard care as per stroke rehabilitation.