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NCT Number: NCT03135093

Upper Limb Function and Visuospatial Exploration After Stroke

This project is a cross-sectional, observational mono-center study with prospective data collecting.

This study aims to further explore quality of upper limb movement in relation to characteristics of visuospatial exploration in stroke subjects and healthy subjects by a applying comprehensive measurements of clinical scales and kinematic data in capacity- and performance-based activities. The results will contribute to assessing and monitoring quality of upper limb movements and visuospatial attention and their relationship.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

cereneo Schweiz AG

Vitznau, Canton of Lucerne, 6345, Switzerland

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects of 18 years and older with chronic ischemic stroke (> 6 month) restricted to one hemisphere (confirmed by CT/MRI)
  • With impairments in upper limb function and at least partial ability to lift the arm against gravity, flex and extend the fingers
  • Without relevant pre-existing limitations in arm and hand function (orthopaedic, muscular, neurologic)
  • Written informed consent after participants's information

Exclusion criteria

  • Increased muscle tone in the upper limb with limited rang of motion
  • Severe sensory deficits in the upper limb
  • Clinically significant concomitant disease (affecting the upper limb or impaired vision, e.g. due to glaucoma etc.)
  • Contraindications on ethical grounds (vulnerable persons)
  • Known or suspected non-compliance, drug or alcohol abuse
  • Severe communication or cognitive deficits, that cause inability to follow the procedures

Treatment and study plan

No intervention

Other

No Intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Upper limb movement quality

    Time frame: One day

    Fugl-Meyer Assessment of the upper extremity (FMA-UE), kinematic data (e.g. joint angles, hand workspace)

  2. Visuospatial exploration

    Time frame: One day

    Eye-tracking data (e.g. area of interest, eye movements: saccades, fixations) and to rule out stroke-related deficits of visuospatial attention, clinical tests

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Zurich

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Assessing Pathological Synergies of Upper Limb Function and the Relationship to Visuospatial Exploration After Stroke

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
May 1, 2017
Registry last updated
Feb 11, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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