Clinical Research Directory

Self-Supervised Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Stroke Recovery

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how a partially self-supervised constraint-induced movement therapy (sCIMT) program in adults with arm and hand weakness will work after stroke. This study will look at whether the program can help people improve the use of their arm and hand after a stroke while requiring less time with a therapist. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the sCIMT program help people use their affected arm and hand better - after a stroke? * Do participants feel that the sCIMT program is useful, easy to follow, and a good fit for their recovery needs? * Does taking part in the sCIMT program improve participants' quality of life and daily well-being? Participants will: * Take part in a therapy program 5x/week for 2 weeks. The program is designed to help improve the use of the arm and hand affected by stroke. * Wear a mitt on the stronger hand during certain practice activities to encourage use of the weaker hand. * Complete surveys and tests before and after the program to measure arm and hand use, experiences with the program, and quality of life.

The Natural History of Recovery After Stroke

The goal of this longitudinal observational study is to learn the course of recovery after stroke. Specifically, in this study we will learn and describe the changes in cognitive, motor and sensory function over time in stroke patients.

Effects of Different Pressure Garments on Upper Extremity Sensorimotor Functions and Quality of Life After Stroke

The study aims to compare the effects of dorsal-double-layered 10% circumferential reduction (DD-10), single-layered 10% circumferential reduction (S-10), and single-layered no circumferential reduction (S-0) pressure garments on sensorimotor functions, including motor control, dexterity, muscle tone, pain, self-perceived upper extremity function, and quality of life among stroke patients during the 8 weeks of application (Time 1: Baseline, Time 2: Week 4, Time 3: Week 8).

Error-enhanced Learning & Recovery in 2 & 3 Dimensions

This study is being done to see how errors lead to improvement. Specifically, we are evaluating the errors stroke participants make during an upper extremity exercise program when reaching for a target using their affected arm. Once we understand the participant's reaching errors, we plan to create a customized reaching exercise according to the individual's specific error tendencies which will lead to better performance on movement ability after training.