Robots for Stroke Survivors

Carnegie Mellon University

Status and phase: Terminated; Phase 1

Conditions: Stroke

Treatments: Procedure: Participants will interact with up to two small robots and a visual display

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other; Other U.S. Federal agency

Identifiers

NCT00272259

NSF 0238204

Details and patient eligibility

About

The investigators are looking for individuals who have suffered a stroke to participate in an experiment examining the use of robotics in rehabilitation. They are trying to develop a robotic environment for hands after having had a stroke. Participants will interact with up to two small robots and a visual display. The experiment involves minimal risk and may involve testing sessions over multiple weeks. Subjects must be at least 1 year post-stroke and have difficulty picking up small objects.

For more information, contact: Bambi Brewer, CMU Ph.D. Student, 412-241-9423 or [e-mail].

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• At least 1 year post-stroke
• Difficulty picking up small objects