A Novel Wrist Wearable Sensor System to Promote Hemiparetic Upper Extremity Use in Home Daily Life of Subacute Stroke Survivors
The proposed study is a two-arm randomized clinical trial designed to assess the effects of the StrokeWear system on clinical outcomes over a period of 6-months in subacute stroke survivors. The Intervention group will use StrokeWear system in combination to a motor and behavioral home intervention whereas the Control group will follow usual care which consists of a home-exercise plan (HEP).
• Male or female, 18-85 years of age at the time of enrollment
• Anterior circulation ischemic stroke at least 1 month and no more than 6 months prior to study enrollment;
• Unilateral upper extremity hemiparesis as characterized by initial scores on upper limb subtest of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA-UE) between 20 and 45;
• Intact cognitive function to understand the study procedures and goal setting (MMSE score above 23 and able to follow 3step command) ;
• Owning a smartphone (iOS or Android) and being familiar and comfortable with and owning a tablet or smartphone
• SAFE score equal or greater than 5