A Study to Evaluate a Tele-Rehabilitation Service Program

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate a tele-rehabilitation service directed at treating upper limb weakness due to stroke to see if it is feasible to provide at Mayo Clinic, and also to assess if the stroke patients and clinicians are satisfied with the process.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

>12 months after stroke
Age 20-90 years
A minimum of 45 degrees of flexion in the affected shoulder
Active extension of the affected elbow to 150 degrees
Independent sitting balance
Able to understand simple instructions
Lives within a 100 mile radius and able to attend two clinical assessments at Mayo Clinic
Able to install the tele-rehabilitation software with minimal remote technical support
Available caregiver as needed who has basic technical understanding of computer operation
i3 processor based PC; 26" monitor; Windows 7 or 8 operating system; Internet connection of at least 10Mbps

Exclusion Criteria

Medical conditions that may limit physical activity at the level of low intensity cardio-vascular exercise
Any contraindication related to the integrity of the musculoskeletal system
Active malignancy
Uncontrolled epilepsy
Global aphasia
Severe apraxia
Severe ataxia
Unilateral spatial neglect
Chronic pain
Pregnancy
Adults lacking capacity

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