Effect of SynPhNe Physio-neuro Platform on Hand Motor Function Rehabilitation of Acute and Subacute Stroke Patients

Launched by NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SINGAPORE · Nov 12, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new robotic rehabilitation device called SynPhNe, which aims to help stroke patients improve their hand motor function. Stroke often leads to difficulties with movement, and many patients struggle to regain full use of their arms. The trial will compare the effects of using the SynPhNe device alongside regular therapy versus just the regular therapy alone. Researchers want to see if the device can be used with less supervision and if it can provide better results for patients recovering from stroke.

To be eligible for the study, participants must have had a stroke within the last four months and be between the ages of 21 and 90. They should be able to move at least two fingers in their affected hand. Throughout the trial, participants will use the device, and researchers will monitor their progress as well as gather feedback on how helpful and easy to use the device is. The goal is to find out if this robotic system can make rehabilitation more effective and cost-efficient for stroke patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Hemiparetic stroke (haemorrhagic or ischaemic) within 4 months of recruitment;
• • 2. FMA UE less than 55 (out of maximum of 66) but able to extend at least 2 fingers in the affected hand 10 degrees at any joint with pain-free passive range of motion at least 50% in all joints below the elbow;
• • 3. Age 21-90.
• Exclusion criteria:
• • 1. Cognitive or language impairment resulting in inability to follow instructions or inability to sustain attention for more than 10 minutes or inability to give consent;
• • 2. Poor sitting balance (inability to sustain unsupported sitting for \> 10min)
• • 3. Other orthopaedic or neurological diseases other than stroke affecting the function of the stroke-affected arm;
• • 4. severe pain in the stroke affected upper limb
• • 5. Terminal diseases with expected survival \<1 year
• • 6. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• • 7. Patients who are in medically unstable conditions.