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EMG-guided Neuro-Intermuscular Coordination Enhancement (NICE) Rehabilitation Through Human-Machine Interaction
Sponsor: University of Houston
Summary
The objective of this study is to develop Neuro-Intermuscular Coordination Enhancement (NICE) rehabilitation, a novel neuromuscular control signal-guided strategy that visually guides stroke patients to individually activate groups of synergistic muscles through human-machine interaction. Ultimately, the development will lead to better clinical motor recovery, better quality of life, and lowered healthcare costs associated with the impairment.
Official title: Neuro-Intermuscular Coordination Enhancement (NICE) Rehabilitation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2023-10-10
Completion Date
2030-08
Last Updated
2026-04-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Neuromuscular coordination-guided rehabilitative training
During training exercise, post-stroke participants will be asked to match the targets on the screen. The experimental group will match them by activating a specific set of muscle. During assessment trials, a physical therapist or occupational therapist will rate the functional level of arm impairment using FMA and ARAT.
Force strengthening-guided rehabilitative training
During training exercise, post-stroke participants will be asked to match the targets on the screen. The active comparator group will match them by generating isometric force in a desired target direction. During assessment trials, a physical therapist or occupational therapist will rate the functional level of arm impairment using FMA and ARAT.
Locations (1)
University of Houston
Houston, Texas, United States