Stroke Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People who are over 18 years of age
• People who have been diagnosed with a stroke that caused weakness on the left side of the body
• People for whom at least 6 months have passed since their stroke occurred
• People whose hand and arm movement recovery has reached a certain level, as measured by a standard scale called the Brunnstrom staging system (confirm with trial site for exact stage requirements)
• People who are able to sit in a chair for 30 minutes without needing support, as confirmed by a balance assessment
• People who score 24 or more points on a standard memory and thinking test called the Mini Mental Test

Who may not be able to join:

• People who do not wish to take part in the study
• People whose affected arm and hand muscles are too stiff or tight to pick up and let go of objects (rated at level 3 or 4 on a standard stiffness scale)
• People who have a joint in their affected arm that is permanently stiff or fixed in one position
• People who have a severe condition affecting their awareness of one side of their surroundings (scoring 21 or higher on a standard assessment for this)
• People who are unable to cooperate, follow instructions, or behave consistently during the study's assessments
• People who have a thinking or memory difficulty that prevents them from communicating or following basic instructions (scoring less than 24 on the Mini Mental Test)
• People who have other neurological or bone and joint conditions that could affect their movement or sitting balance
• People who have serious vision or hearing problems that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, or similar devices

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.