Effects of Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation Using Smart Glove in Patients With Subacute Stroke: Results of a Prematurely Terminated Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT: Background: Although there have been many trials and interventions for reducing upper-extremity impairment in stroke survivors, it remains a challenge. A novel intervention is needed to provide high-repetition task-specific training early after stroke. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of smart glove training (SGT) for upper-extremity rehabilitation in patients with subacute stroke. Methods: A prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled study was conducted in patients with upper-extremity hemiparesis with Brunnstrom stage for arm 2-5 in the subacute phase after stroke. Eligible participants were randomly allocated to the SGT group or the control group. The SGT group underwent 30 min of standard occupational therapy plus 30 min of upper-extremit

SUBMITTER: Kang MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7680863 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature