Surveying Patient's Interest in Robotic Rehabilitation Device

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This is a survey study to understand the stroke survivor's interest in robotic training. Investigators will use a questionnaire and show a video of robotic therapy to ask questions on their interest.

Detailed Description
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The purpose of this research is to investigate the interest of individuals with recent stroke in robotic therapy. Investigators will introduce a novel robotic platform to train ADLs of stroke patients. Investigators will examine the usability of this device as a home trainer for training rotational hand manipulation tasks such as opening a pickle jar, turning a key, missing a pot with a ladle, etc. The device will especially target stroke patients with ischemic stroke to enhance the performance of ADL. Also, investigators will examine the frequency and dosage of the current occupational therapy, followed by the satisfaction of the current therapy. Participant's participation will contribute to the development of a new therapy method using a robotic device for home-based training.

Official Title
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Surveying Patient's Interest in Robotic Rehabilitation Device

Conditions
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Stroke, Acute

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Adults with stroke Adults with no cognitive difficulties Exclusion Criteria: Adults with pregnancy, Adults with other neurological disorders than stroke Adults with hemorrhagic stroke

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Stroke with acute stroke<br>Inclusion criteria Episode of single stroke within the past twelve weeks Individuals' age over 18 years old. Exclusion criteria Pregnant women , neurological disorders other than stroke (i.e. Parkinson's), non-ischemic stroke Individuals with severe cognitive impairments (demonstrating difficulty to understand, read, and answer the questions in writing) Individuals with difficulties to listen the instruction and video of the robotic device | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Current Therapy question - 1 | How many hours are you receiving occupational therapy for each session? | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Current Therapy question - 2 | How frequent are you receiving therapy (ex.: 2/week: two times per week)? | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Current Therapy question - 3 | When did you start your therapy (how many days after stroke)? | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Current Therapy question - 4 | What kind of therapy are you receiving now? | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Current Therapy question - 5 | Do you think that the therapy you are receiving is helpful to restore your arm function and help you participate in activities during daily living (example: drinking, feeding, moving objects)? | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Current Therapy question - 6 | Do you think that you are receiving enough occupational therapy to help you participate in activities during daily living (example: drinking, feeding, moving objects)? | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Interest in Robotic Rehabilitation question - 1 | Do you think that this device can be helpful to improve your arm function from stroke? | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Interest in Robotic Rehabilitation question - 2 | Do you think that you will use the device for home training when it is provided? | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Interest in Robotic Rehabilitation question - 3 | Do you think that the device is helpful to help you participate in activities during daily living (example: drinking, feeding, moving objects)? | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Interest in Robotic Rehabilitation question - 4 | If you have the device at home, how long would you like to exercise with the device? | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Interest in Robotic Rehabilitation question - 5 | If you have the device at home, how frequent would like to use this device? | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Interest in Robotic Rehabilitation question - 6 | Do you think that the training can be more effective by adding virtual reality? | through study completion, an average of 1 year | 
| Interest in Robotic Rehabilitation question - 7 | If the device can apply therapeutic force, which type of force do you prefer for home-training? | through study completion, an average of 1 year |