Sensor-based Technology for Upper Limb Rehabilitation
Sensor-based Technology for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Subject With Multiple Sclerosis: a Randomized Controlled Trial
What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
This trial finished 7 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Sensor-based Training
Compared with
- Upper limb motor training
What it measured
Main measures
Changes in functionality of the upper limb measured in 9 Hole Peg Test (9HPT) at 1 months
1 month
Disability progressionArm and hand function
Other measures (4)
Fatigue Level at 1 month
1 month
FatigueModified Barthel Index (MBI) at 1 month
1 month
Changes in Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 questionnaire (MSQOL-54)at 1 month
1 month
Thinking and memoryFatigueBladder, bowel and sexual functionPainQuality of life (reported by participants)Changes of Medical Research Council scale (MRC) at 1 month
1 month
Arm and hand function
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 30 to 70
Show the full criteria
Inclusion criteria
* diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis * upper limb deficits, * disability between 5 and 8.5 on the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS).
Exclusion criteria
* Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) \< 3 at the upper limb; * cognitive deficits affecting the ability to understand task instructions (Mini-Mental State Examination \< 24 * Medical Research Council (MRC) scale with score 0 or 5; * presence of clinically evaluated severe comorbidities; pregnancy; * subjects with artificial pacemaker; * subjects involved in other studies.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
Sensor-based technological therapy devices may be good candidates for neuromotor rehabilitation of people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), especially for treating upper extremities function limitations. The sensor-based device rehabilitation is characterized by interactive therapy games with audio-visual feedback that allows training the movement of shoulders, elbows and wrist, measuring the strength and the active range of motion of upper limb, registering data in an electronic database in order to quantitatively monitoring measures and therapy progress. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of sensor-based motor rehabilitation in add-on to the conventional neurorehabilitation, on increasing the upper limbs functions of MS patients. The training consisting of twelve sessions of upper limb training, was compared with twelve sessions of upper limb sensory-motor training, without robotic support. Both rehabilitation programs were performed for 40 minutes three times a week, for 4 weeks, in addition to the conventional therapy. All patients were evaluated at baseline (T0) and after 4 weeks of training (T1)
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History
Started
Mar 2017
Main results due
Nov 2019
Finished
Jan 2020