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NCT06979466 Q Therapeutic System for Chronic Stroke Recovery

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NCT ID NCT06979466
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
Condition Stroke
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 25 participants
Start Date 2025-05-26
Primary Completion 2026-05-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Q Therapeutic System (BQ 3.0) - Active

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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 25 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-26 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-31.

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Brief Summary

Evaluate the effectiveness of the Q Therapeutic (BQ 3.0) System for individuals with chronic stroke in improving upper extremity function as determined by change in functional outcome measures after 3-month treatment, including in-clinic and at-home sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * FMA-UE score between 22-50 (inclusive) of impaired limb. * Difference between Screening and Baseline visit FMA-UE is 3 points or fewer. * Age 18 to 80 years of age (inclusive). * Stroke due to ischemia or to intracerebral hemorrhage. * \>6 months to 5 years from index stroke onset. * Box \& Block Test score with affected arm is ≥1 block in 60 seconds at Baseline Visit. * Able to sit with the investigational System for 40 consecutive minutes. * Can follow a 3-step command, such as "take the paper, fold it in half, and return it to me", or a non-verbal equivalent. * Willingness to participate in physical exercises during study intervention sessions. * Availability of a relative or other caregiver able to assist during study treatment sessions and visits. * If female, not pregnant or breastfeeding or planning pregnancy during the study period. * Informed consent signed by subject. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe neglect impairment interfering with assessments or treatments. * Severe depression, defined as GDS Score \>10/15 * The presence of MR-incompatible implanted devices or MR-incompatible retained objects; or the presence of life-sustaining MR-compatible devices (e.g. pacemaker or internal cardiac defibrillator). * Active epilepsy or currently taking anti-epileptic medication (indicated for the treatment of a seizure disorder), or any epileptic seizure in the last 5 years * Botulinum toxin to the paretic arm: received in the prior 3 months OR expected before the 6-Month Visit * Severe UE spasticity, defined as presence of upper extremity contracture or modified Ashworth Scale score≥3 in either biceps or pectoralis * Pre-existing neurological condition (eg, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury) or physical limitation that would interfere significantly with the subject's participation in the study and/or confound neurological or functional evaluation. * Significant visual disturbances, pre-existing or resulting from the index stroke, that cannot be corrected and that would interfere significantly with the subject's participation in the study and/or confound neurological or functional evaluation. * Unstable serious illness/condition (eg, active cancer, severe heart failure, active major psychiatric condition) or life expectancy of less than 12 months. * Alcohol abuse and/or illicit drug abuse in the past 6 months, which is likely to influence ability to fully participate in the trial. * Participation in another interventional trial that would conflict with the current study or clinical endpoint interference may occur. * Participation in an upper extremity rehabilitation program provided by a licensed provider in the 4 weeks prior to the Screening visit, or a or planned participation in such program at any time between the Screening Visit and the primary endpoint visit. * Employee of the Sponsor. * Prisoner.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Josette Hartnett, MPH

✉ johartnett@burke.org

📞 9145972367

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06979466 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 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 NCT06979466 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06979466 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at johartnett@burke.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06979466 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at White Plains, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06979466 clinical trial?

NCT06979466 is sponsored by Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 25 participants.

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