A Randomised Controlled Trial of an Accelerometer Triggered Functional Electrical Stimulation Device for Recovery of Upper Limb Function in Chronic Stroke Patients. Funded by the Stroke Association
The purpose of the study is to investigate clinical use of a device intended to improve hand and arm function following a stroke. The Reach Stimulator was tested in a pilot study that showed promising improvements in hand function, activities of daily living, quality of life and spasticity of the hand and arm. This second study is required to scientifically demonstrate these benefits. The study is a randomised controlled trial meaning that volunteers will be randomly assigned to treatment group who use the Reach Stimulator and a control group who receive physiotherapy exercises.
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