This randomized clinical trial (RCT) is evaluating the usefulness of combining MyoMo robotic orthosis with visual and haptic feedback in ameliorating wrist/hand/UE movement capability, and increasing ADL and quality of life in people with acute SCI.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
20
Combining Wearable Robotic Orthosis with Visual and Haptic Feedback to Enhance the Recovery of Upper Extremity Motor Function and ADL in Persons with Acute SCI
Using the MyoPro wearable robotic orthosis only
Using VR-video games only
Kessler Foundation
West Orange, New Jersey, United States
RECRUITINGRange of motion of hands and arms
Movement of upper extremity is measured using small sensors that are able to record joints' angles. These sensors are placed on participant's skin via double sticky tape. Participants will be asked to move their hand and forearm while the elbow, wrist and hand joint angles are measured.
Time frame: Approximately 10 weeks
Muscle strength measurement
during movements of upper extremities muscle strength is measured using small and light weight surface electromyography sensors which are placed on the participant's skin via double stick tape. Participants will be asked to move their hand and forearm while the muscle strength is measured.
Time frame: Approximately 10 weeks
GRASSP
Assessment of the Hand in Tetraplegia Using the Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength Sensibility and Prehension Upper Extremity Function in Persons with Tetraplegia Relationships Between Strength, Capacity and the Spinal Cord Independence Measure. Total score's minimum and maximum values are between 0 to 116 and higher scores indicate better/improved outcomes.
Time frame: Approximately 10 weeks
Brain signals measurement
Measurements of brain signals is done using a cap and electrodes that would be placed on the participant's head using surface electrodes. Participants will be asked to move their extremities while brain signals are measured.
Time frame: Approximately 10 weeks
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conventional UE therapy at a rehabilitation facility