Combined Effects of Soft Robotic Hand and Electrical Stimulation on Hand Function in Stroke Survivors

Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (2) locations...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Stroke is a clinically delineated syndrome, which is characterised by an acute, focal neurological deficit resulting from vascular injury (infarction or haemorrhage) within the central nervous system. Notably, around 80 percent of stroke survivors experience post-stroke deficits in upper extremity (UE) motor performance, impacting grip strength, dexterity, and functional independence, which greatly hinder the ability of stroke patients to carry out activities of daily living (ADL), and in turn affects their overall quality of life (QOL).One potential solution to these difficulties is the creation of rehabilitation robotic devices that incorporate hand technology and electrical stimulation. Although soft robotic assistive devices and electrical stimulation have each shown positive effects on motor recovery, their combined use has yet to be thoroughly investigated. This study intends to determine if the simultaneous application of these therapies can speed up rehabilitation results in comparison to independent therapies. Stroke Participants will be divided into two groups, Experimental group and Control group. Both the groups will receive intervention for 40 min/day, 03 days/week, for 08 week and measurements will be taken prior to the treatment, after 4 weeks of treatment and 8 weeks post-treatment.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 45
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosed with their first episode of stroke.

• Participants with 3-6 months post stroke.

• Participants with normal cognition on Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) ≥24.

• Participants with the ability to extend Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) joint to 180 degree passively

• Modified Ashworth Scale \< 2.

• Participants with the score of 10 to 16 on National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Score (NIHSS Score).

Locations
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Pakistan
Pakistan Society for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PSRD)
RECRUITING
Lahore
Shadman Medical Center, Stroke Rehabilitation
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Amna Naveed, DPT
amnanaveed14082000@gmail.com
+923178731632
Backup
Aruba Saeed, PhD
arubasaeedpt@gmail.com
+923344399403
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-12-08
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-05
Participants
Target number of participants: 64
Treatments
Experimental: Experimental: Group-1 (Soft Robotic Hand + Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation)
The experimental group will follow a rehabilitation program that combines soft robotic hand support along with electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), and perform task oriented training. Syrebo Hand rehabilitation robotic glove will be used which help the patient to flex and extend the fingers as in open or close a fist and for the stimulation of muscles ComfyStim EMS device will be used, By placing EMS electrodes on the important muscle groups used for gripping, moving the wrist, and making small movements, adjusting the intensity to what each person can handle. After the careful set up of both devices patient will perform task training such as grip-release cycles, reaching to grab objects, pinching small items, and mimicking daily activities like lifting a cup or stacking blocks.
Other: Control: Group-2 ( Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation)
The control group will follow a rehabilitation program that combines support of electrical stimulation, and task oriented training. For the stimulation of muscles ComfyStim EMS device will be used, by placing EMS electrodes on the important muscle groups used for gripping, moving the wrist, and making small movements, adjusting the intensity to what each person can handle. After the careful set up of EMS device patient will perform task training such as grip-release cycles, reaching to grab objects, pinching small items, and mimicking daily activities like lifting a cup or stacking blocks.
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Sponsors
Leads: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences

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