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NCT04312269 Combining MyoCI With Memory Reactivation to Improve Motor Recovery After Stroke

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NCT ID NCT04312269
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Northwestern University
Condition Stroke
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2020-02-25
Primary Completion 2027-01-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 21 Years
Max Age 100 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 70 participants in total. It began in 2020-02-25 with a primary completion date of 2027-01-30.

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Brief Summary

This study will examine the combination of myoelectric computer interface (MyoCI) training with targeted memory reactivation (TMR) in chronic stroke survivors. The study aims to determine whether this training-plus-sleep combination will generalize to improve arm motor function over an extended training protocol in stroke survivors.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age at enrollment is 21 or older * Hemiparesis from first ever stroke affecting arm movement at least 6 months prior to screening * Severe to moderate motor impairment (FMA-UE of 7-40) * At least some voluntary shoulder and elbow muscle activation Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to follow instructions of the MyoCI task * Visual impairment (such as hemianopia) preventing full view of screen * Anesthesia or neglect in the affected arm, or visual hemineglect (score of 2 on the NIH Stroke Scale Extinction and Inattention subtest) * Participation in another study on the affected arm within 6 weeks of enrollment or any pharmacological study * Inability to understand or follow commands in English due to aphasia or other reason * Diffuse or multifocal infarcts in both hemispheres * Substantial arm pain preventing participation for 90 minutes a day * Spasticity treatment (pharmacological or Botox) within last 3 months * Ferromagnetic implants that are MRI incompatible

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Marc W Slutzky, MD/PhD

✉ mslutzky@northwestern.edu

📞 312-503-4653

Principal Investigator

Marc W Slutzky, MD/PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Northwestern University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04312269 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, up to 100 Years, studying Stroke. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04312269 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04312269 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mslutzky@northwestern.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04312269 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Chicago, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04312269 clinical trial?

NCT04312269 is sponsored by Northwestern University. The principal investigator is Marc W Slutzky, MD/PhD at Northwestern University. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.

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