Stroke study: Quality Training vs Goal Training
Official title Stroke Motor Recovery for the Hand and Fingers
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06604143
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out which training method, using any strategy to reach goals or focusing on better movement technique, helps people recover finger function the most. It also looks at who benefits best from each method and how the brain changes with each approach.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have had a stroke and have difficulty moving their fingers.
- What's involved
- Participants will visit the lab for assessments on weeks 1, 4, 5, and 15, do 10 days of piano training, and have MRI scans in week 1 and week 4.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 15 weeks, with four lab visits and two MRI scans during that time.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Over 18 years of age
- Diagnosis of first time unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic
- Stroke occurrence: \> 6 months and \< 2 years
- Able to perform active finger movements (Chedoke-McMaster (CM) Impairment Inventory of the Hand, Stage ≥ 3)
You likely can't join if
- History of developmental, neurological, or major psychiatric disorders
- Cognitive deficits (\< 23/30 Montreal Cognitive Assessment)
- Apraxia (\<2SD mean Waterloo Apraxia test)
- Neglect (\> 40/100, Sunnybrook Neglect Assessment Procedure)
- Cerebellar stroke
- Musculoskeletal injury affecting motor performance
See the full eligibility criteria
- Over 18 years of age
- Diagnosis of first time unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic
- Stroke occurrence: \> 6 months and \< 2 years
- Able to perform active finger movements (Chedoke-McMaster (CM) Impairment Inventory of the Hand, Stage ≥ 3)
- History of developmental, neurological, or major psychiatric disorders
- Cognitive deficits (\< 23/30 Montreal Cognitive Assessment)
- Apraxia (\<2SD mean Waterloo Apraxia test)
- Neglect (\> 40/100, Sunnybrook Neglect Assessment Procedure)
- Cerebellar stroke
- Musculoskeletal injury affecting motor performance
- Inability to sit in a chair and perform exercises for sustained periods
- Contraindications to MRI
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Laval, Quebec, Canada
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 19 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Laval, Quebec, Canada; Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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