Education and Training
Feasibility of Home-based Virtual Reality Rehabilitation for the Upper Extremity in Subacute and Chronic Stroke
Regaining upper extremity function is very important for stroke survivors to increase their independence and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). Outpatient stroke rehabilitation currently takes place in a therapy clinic, however access can be limited by financial resources and transportation difficulties.
The Feasibility of Home-Based Virtual Reality Rehabilitation for the Upper Extremity in Subacute and Chronic Stroke Study seeks to explore the safety, usability, and efficacy of a home based virtual reality biofeedback system to promote distal upper extremity (wrist and hand) recovery after stroke. The purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility of using a home-based virtual reality system to increase the dose of upper extremity rehabilitation in subacute and chronic stroke patients.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
Stanford Investigator(s):
Intervention(s):
- device: RAPAEL Smart Glove
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1) Age 18 and older 2) Diagnosis of stroke at least three months prior to enrollment
3) Unilateral upper extremity functional deficit after stroke 4) Presence of a score
of at least 2 points on the medical research council scale for wrist flexion/extension
or forearm pronation/supination 5) Able to provide informed consent 6) Caregiver who
is willing to be trained in use of the Smart Glove
Exclusion Criteria:
- 1) Predisposing psychological disorders which could impede participation 2) Severe
aphasia resulting in communication difficulties 3) Severe pain impeding upper
extremity rehabilitation 4) Pre-existing neurological disorder that causes motor
deficits (i.e. Parkinson's disease)
Ages Eligible for Study
18 Years - N/A
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Not currently accepting new patients for this trial
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Not Recruiting