MyHand 2: An Active Hand Orthosis for Stroke Patients

Description

This study is designed to further develop and test the hardware and software components of the MyHand device based on user feedback and results from our pilot study. The goal is to refine the device so that is more effective and easier for stroke patients to use to increase their hand function.

Conditions

Stroke, Hemiparesis

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Study overview

This study is designed to further develop and test the hardware and software components of the MyHand device based on user feedback and results from our pilot study. The goal is to refine the device so that is more effective and easier for stroke patients to use to increase their hand function.

MyHand 2: An Active Hand Orthosis for Stroke Patients

MyHand 2: An Active Hand Orthosis for Stroke Patients

Condition
Stroke
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

New York

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, United States, 10032

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adults over 18 years old
  • * History of stroke(s) with most recent stroke at least six months ago
  • * Upper extremity weakness with impaired ability to complete daily activities with affected hand
  • * Full passive range of motion in all digits
  • * Intact cognition to follow directions
  • * Gross control of proximal upper extremity musculature
  • * Other neurological conditions besides stroke
  • * Other orthopedic conditions to affected upper extremity
  • * Significant spasticity in affected upper extremity that impairs device fit

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Columbia University,

Joel Stein, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Columbia University

Study Record Dates

2025-07