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Wearable MCI to Reduce Muscle Co-activation in Acute and Chronic Stroke
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Summary
The purpose of the study is to explore the feasibility of using a wearable device, called a myoelectric-computer interface (MCI), to improve arm movement in people who have had a stroke. Impaired arm movement after stroke is caused not just by weakness, but also by impaired coordination between joints due to abnormal co-activation of muscles. These abnormal co-activation patterns are thought to be due to abnormal movement planning.The MCI aims to reduce abnormal co-activation by providing feedback about individual muscle activations. This randomized, controlled, blinded study will test the home use of an MCI in chronic and acute stroke survivors.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
96
Start Date
2018-01-15
Completion Date
2027-04
Last Updated
2026-04-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
MCI
EMG-controlled game
Sham MCI
Sham control game
Locations (1)
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States