Feasibility and Efficacy of HABIT for Enhancing Daily Hand-Use Post Stroke
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This experimental design will assess the feasibility \& initial effectiveness of HABIT - a novel occupational therapy to increase the daily hand-use of the affected upper extremity post stroke. Assessments will be conducted at four time points: baseline, pre, post the HABIT intervention and follow-up (by phone) .
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 and above residing in their own homes * Hebrew speakers * Up to 10 years post-stroke * Mild upper extremity motor impairment but still report difficulty using their hand. This will be determined by a total score of 43/66, including the Hand subtest score of 7/14 points of the Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment. * No significant cognitive decline (score of 19 and above on Montreal Cognitive Assessment) * Able to walk with or without assistive devices * Able to provide informed consent by signing a consent form * Full function of both hands and independent in daily function prior to stroke Exclusion Criteria: * Other neurological conditions or psychiatrists * with moderate or significant proprioception deficit (Thumb Localization Test \>1)