Education and Training
Effects of a Compliant Arm Support on Post-stroke Upper Extremity Range of Motion
The aim of this study is to show that a wearable compliant arm support consisting of inflatable bladders with adjustable straps to connect them to the waist and arm can meaningfully increase the reachable workspace of persons with post-stroke arm weakness.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
Stanford Investigator(s):
Intervention(s):
- device: compliant support
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- greater than 6 months post-stroke
- passive abduction to 90 degrees at shoulder
- reduced active (retro)flexion/extension at shoulder when abducted to 90 degrees
- reduced active flexion/extension at elbow
Exclusion Criteria:
- unable to give informed consent
- unable to comprehend and follow instructions
- have a condition (other than stroke) affecting sensorimotor function
- show evidence of unilateral spatial neglect
- unable to sit in a chair without armrests for 2 hours
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