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Sensory-Motor Rehabilitation Post Stroke

Who can join

Ages 18 to 80 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

1. First time unilateral acute stroke, hemorrhagic or ischemic, 24 hours after admission in hospital to 1 year post stroke.
2. Hemiplegia or hemiparesis
3. Age 18-80
4. Ankle impairments

Exclusion Criteria:

1. No impairment or very mild ankle impairment of ankle.
2. Unstable medical conditions that interferes with ability to training and exercise.
3. Severe cardiovascular disorders that interfere with ability to perform moderate movement exercises.
4. Cognitive impairment or aphasia with inability to follow instructions
5. Pressure ulcer, recent surgical incision or active skin disease with open wounds present below knee of treated limb
6. Severe pain in legs

About the study

Early after stroke, patients often have significant motor impairment and sensory deficit. Evidence has demonstrated heightened plasticity and significant recovery in the acute phase (first months) post stroke but there has been a lack of effective and practical protocols and devices for early intensive sensorimotor therapy.This research study will conduct a randomized clinical trial of an intensive motor-sensory rehabilitation on patients with acute stroke using a wearable rehabilitation robot. The primary aims are to facilitate sensorimotor recovery, reduce ankle impairments, and improve balance and gait functions. This clinical trial will be conducted on the Study and Control groups of acute stroke survivors.

What is being tested

• stretching and active movement training (device)

Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore · Participants: 140 · Started: Apr 26, 2019

Contact the study team

• Raziyeh Baghi, Ph.D. · Phone: (410) 706-5717
• Thanh Phan, PhD · Phone: (410) 706-3242

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT02369770

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Stroke

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.