Stroke can lead to weakness and spasticity in the arm or hand. The purpose of this study is to optimize the design of gentle vibratory stimulation delivered to the hands of individuals with chronic stroke, and explore the effect on range of movement and spasticity.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
35
Vibration patterns applied to the affected limb based on pilot study results.
These patients will wear a glove with a blinking light instead of feeling vibrations.
Stanford Neuroscience Health Center
Palo Alto, California, United States
Change in Modified Ashworth at 12 Weeks
Modified Ashworth Scale (from https://www.sralab.org/rehabilitation-measures/ashworth-scale-modified-ashworth-scale). Lower Modified Ashworth scale values indicate a better outcome. Measures spastic hypertonia by manually moving an affected joint at set velocities. Scores: 0 (0) - No increase in muscle tone 1 (1) - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension 1+ (2) - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM (range of movement) 2 (3) - More marked increase in musce tone through most of the ROM, but affect part(s) easily moved 3 (4) - Considerable increase in muscle tone passive, movement difficult 4 (5) - Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension
Time frame: Change from Baseline Modified Ashworth at 12 weeks
Change in Modified Ashworth at 8 Weeks
Modified Ashworth Scale (from https://www.sralab.org/rehabilitation-measures/ashworth-scale-modified-ashworth-scale) Lower Modified Ashworth scale values indicate a better outcome. Measures spastic hypertonia by manually moving an affected joint at set velocities. Scores: 0 (0) - No increase in muscle tone 1 (1) - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension 1+ (2) - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM (range of movement) 2 (3) - More marked increase in musce tone through most of the ROM, but affect part(s) easily moved 3 (4) - Considerable increase in muscle tone passive, movement difficult 4 (5) - Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension
Time frame: Change from Baseline Modified Ashworth at 8 weeks
Change in Range of Motion at 8 Weeks
Finger extension range.
Time frame: Change from Baseline Range of Motion at 8 weeks
Change in Range of Motion at 12 Weeks
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Finger extension range.
Time frame: Change from Baseline Range of Motion at 12 weeks
Change in Modified Ashworth During Stimulation (Pattern 1).
Modified Ashworth Scale (from https://www.sralab.org/rehabilitation-measures/ashworth-scale-modified-ashworth-scale). Lower Modified Ashworth scale values indicate a better outcome. Measures spastic hypertonia by manually moving an affected joint at set velocities. Scores: 0 (0) - No increase in muscle tone 1 (1) - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension 1+ (2) - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM (range of movement) 2 (3) - More marked increase in musce tone through most of the ROM, but affect part(s) easily moved 3 (4) - Considerable increase in muscle tone passive, movement difficult 4 (5) - Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension
Time frame: 20 minutes after stimulation start
Change in Modified Ashworth During Stimulation (Pattern 2).
Modified Ashworth Scale (from https://www.sralab.org/rehabilitation-measures/ashworth-scale-modified-ashworth-scale). Lower Modified Ashworth scale values indicate a better outcome. Measures spastic hypertonia by manually moving an affected joint at set velocities. Scores: 0 (0) - No increase in muscle tone 1 (1) - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension 1+ (2) - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM (range of movement) 2 (3) - More marked increase in musce tone through most of the ROM, but affect part(s) easily moved 3 (4) - Considerable increase in muscle tone passive, movement difficult 4 (5) - Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension
Time frame: 20 minutes after stimulation start
Change in Modified Ashworth During Stimulation (Pattern 3).
Modified Ashworth Scale (from https://www.sralab.org/rehabilitation-measures/ashworth-scale-modified-ashworth-scale). Lower Modified Ashworth scale values indicate a better outcome. Measures spastic hypertonia by manually moving an affected joint at set velocities. Scores: 0 (0) - No increase in muscle tone 1 (1) - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension 1+ (2) - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM (range of movement) 2 (3) - More marked increase in musce tone through most of the ROM, but affect part(s) easily moved 3 (4) - Considerable increase in muscle tone passive, movement difficult 4 (5) - Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension
Time frame: 20 minutes after stimulation start
Change in Modified Ashworth During Stimulation (Sham Control).
Modified Ashworth Scale (from https://www.sralab.org/rehabilitation-measures/ashworth-scale-modified-ashworth-scale). Lower Modified Ashworth scale values indicate a better outcome. Measures spastic hypertonia by manually moving an affected joint at set velocities. Scores: 0 (0) - No increase in muscle tone 1 (1) - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension 1+ (2) - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM (range of movement) 2 (3) - More marked increase in musce tone through most of the ROM, but affect part(s) easily moved 3 (4) - Considerable increase in muscle tone passive, movement difficult 4 (5) - Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension
Time frame: 20 minutes after stimulation start