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Stroke Rehabilitation Clinical Trial in Boston, MA

Access cutting-edge stroke rehabilitation treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Boston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Boston

    Convenient for MA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Boston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Stroke Rehabilitation Study in Boston

Difficulty moving the arm is very common and a major cause of disability after stroke. Although rehabilitation therapies (i.e., occupational and physical therapy) are the most common treatments used to improve arm motor function, it remains unknown how therapy actually changes brain pathways after stroke. This project seeks to generate fundamental knowledge about brain pathways that allow people to move their arm after stroke and how these pathways change with rehabilitation; we expect this knowledge to translate to new therapies to reduce stroke-related disability. We plan to enroll N = 50 patients with moderate to severe difficulty moving their arm after ischemic or hemorrhage stroke during the subacute period (3 to 6 months post stroke) into either 30 hours over 6 weeks of Arm Basis Training (a protocolized form of occupational therapy targeting motor control) or usual care. We will perform kinematic motor assessments, neuroimaging, and neurophysiology before and after therapy in order to test the hypothesis that intensive, target training improves arm motor control and induces corresponding anatomical and physiological changes of associated brain pathways.

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

first time unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke occurring within the 3-6 months
upper extremity motor impairment as measured by the Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment (UE-FMA) Score \<= 44
ability to participate in a 6-week intensive upper extremity intervention in English as determined by a licensed occupational therapist.

Exclusion Criteria

bilateral stroke
unstable medical status affecting functional status
pre-stroke upper extremity injury or conditions that limited use
visual or auditory impairment limiting ability to participate in study procedures
significant aphasia (NIHSS sub-item 9 \> 1) or cognitive (NIHSS 1a or 1b or 1c \> 1) deficits
known or expected inability to maintain follow-up through the study intervention and post- assessment
contraindications to MRI
contraindications to TMS
known history of uncontrolled seizure disorder.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Boston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06998485) has an active research site in Boston, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Stroke Rehabilitation Treatment Options in Boston, MA

If you're searching for stroke rehabilitation treatment options in Boston, MA, this clinical trial (NCT06998485) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Boston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced stroke rehabilitation specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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