The Effect of Robot-Assisted Versus Standard Training on Motor Function Following Subacute Rehabilitation After Ischemic Stroke - a Randomised Controlled Trial Nested in a Prospective Cohort.
The aim of this randomised controlled trial (RCT) nested in a prospective cohort, is to investigate the superior effect of late-phase robot-assisted versus standard training on motor function, physical function, fatigue, and quality of life in a moderately-to-severely impaired chronic stroke population following subacute rehabilitation. The main hypothesis of the study is: Robot-assisted training has a superior effect on motor function (Fugl-Meyer Lower Extremity Assessment; primary outcome), physical function, fatigue, and quality of life in moderately-to-severely impaired chronic stroke-affected individuals in comparison to standard training.
• Ischemic apoplexia.
• Chronic state (6-24 months post-stroke).
• Subacute rehabilitation terminated (subacute phase defined as until 6 months post-stroke).
• Moderately-severely impaired:
‣ Modified Rankin Scale Score 3-5.
⁃ Scandinavian Stroke Scale Leg Motor Function Score 0-4 and/or SSS gait function 0-9.
• Approved by referring doctor