The overall objective of this study is to assess whether robot-assisted upper-limb group rehabilitation can be effectively delivered by using a camera-based system equipped with machine learning algorithms to track the quality of the exercise performance and provide feedback accordingly. To address this question, we plan to carry out a randomized clinical trial to compare outcomes in subjects receiving robot-assisted upper-limb rehabilitation during individual (i.e., one-on-one) sessions and in subjects receiving robot-assisted upper-limb rehabilitation during group (i.e., up to three subjects) sessions.
Have had a history of ischemic cerebrovascular accident (CVA) within middle cerebral artery (MCA) or anterior cerebral artery (ACA) territory
CVA occurred between six months and six years ago
Moderate to severe UE impairment, FMA-UE score between 15 and 45
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score >23 and being able to safely follow three-step commands
Advanced musculoskeletal pathology or recent fractures in the impaired UE
Previous diagnosis of neurological diseases other than stroke
Severe limitation of passive range of motion or spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale for spasticity at <3 for UE muscles)
Hemorrhagic CVA or involvement of the posterior cerebral artery
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Lead sponsor
Barrett Technology
Collaborator