Robotic Hand on Hand Functions in Strokes
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
robotic glove training could be a useful aid for these patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Robotic gloves on Hand function in patients with cerebral vascular accident .
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
Post stroke patients aged over 40 years were randomly assigned into two groups (A and B). Group . Maximum hand grip strength and Hand function were assessed before and after the intervention using hand dynamometer and box and block test respectively.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Study received robotic gloves training |
Other: Robotic
Patients receive robotic training (grasp and grip)
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Active Comparator: Control received traditional physical therapy |
Other: Traditional Physical Therapy
Traditional exercise and Neurophysiological approaches
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- hand grip strength [8 weeks]
Hand Dynamometer will be used to evaluate the hand's grip strength
- Hand manual function [8 weeks]
Box and block test for measuring the manual dexterity of patients
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Spasticity level 1 or 1+ according to modified Ashworth scale
Exclusion Criteria:
Uncontrolled seizures hand fractures or surgery
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Dr. Mariam Salem | Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 32143 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Cairo University
- Batterjee Medical College
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- BMC