Using Tablets for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Post Acquired Brain Injury

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-02-28

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to test the effectiveness of training using novel tablet applications for hand function, compared to traditional hand exercises. In addition, we aim to examine brain plasticity following treatment with the new tablet applications. We hypothesize that training with a tablet would prove to be more effective than traditional exercises. We expect to observe neuroplastic changes in the brain in patients who practiced finger movements using the tablet.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Brain Injury Stroke

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Tablet - self exercise

Existing tablet Apps that encourage finger movement in a fun manner while playing a game will be used. The apps will be taught to the participants and then they will be requested to exercise alone (or with family) everyday for one hour in addition to their regular rehabilitation sessions (Occupational, Physical Therapy, speech).

The intervention will include 15-20 sessions of 60 minutes of self-training using a tablet.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tablet - self exercise

Intervention Type DEVICE

GRASP self exercise

GRASP (Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program)(Harris et al., 2009)is an arm and hand exercise program developed for individuals with stroke with upper extremity impairments GRASP provides a method for patients to undertake a self-directed arm and hand exercise program.

The exercises will be taught to the participants and then they will be requested to exercise alone (or with family) everyday for one hour in addition to their regular rehabilitation sessions (Occupational, Physical Therapy, speech).

The intervention will include 15-20 sessions of 60 minutes of self-training

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

GRASP self exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Interventions

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Tablet - self exercise

Intervention Type DEVICE

GRASP self exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* At least one week post Brain injury or stroke
* Partial ability to open and close their hand (fingers)
* Full function of the hands prior to the injury or event
* Intact or Corrected vision
* Cognitively intact or mild impairment