Predicting Ipsilesional Motor Deficits in Stroke with Dynamic Dominance Model

Purpose

Some stroke patients have severe weakness in one arm and must rely on their less-affected arm for daily activities. Previous research has shown that in some patients, the less-affected arm also experiences weakness due to the stroke. This research is being done to find out if the less-affected arm can be trained to perform faster and better during daily activities. Approximately 180 people will take part in this research study at Hershey Medical Center and University of Southern California.

Keywords: stroke, therapy, rehabilitation, weakness, arm

Study Sites

1540 Alcazar St., Los Angeles 90089

 
  • Men & Women
Age icon
18 - 85
 
 
We are looking for stroke survivors who are not currently receiving rehabilitation and have little movement of their affected arm. If you are interested to participate in this study, please contact Brianna Chang by email (briannsc@usc.edu) 
 

What's involved?

Study length

  • 12 weeks

Number of visits

  • 21

Prescription

  • None

Procedures

  • Clinical tests, surveys, and therapy of the arm

Compensation

  • Compensation is available for each visit. Parking permit is provided if needed.

Medical cost coverage

  • Study-related tests and procedures are covered, including MRI and therapy.

Why participate?

Medical advances are impossible without volunteers.

Eligibility

Must have

  • 6+ months post-stroke
  • Age 18-85
  • Only one side affected by stroke
  • Little to no function of the affected side
  • Difficulty opening hand

Can't have

  • Multiple strokes
  • Both sides affected
  • Ability to open affected hand

Study Team

Photohandler
Principal Investigator
Carolee Winstein, BA, BS, MS, PhD

For questions about this study, contact:

  • Project Coordinator Brianna Chang
  • 1540 Alcazar St., Los Angeles
  • (909) 274 - 8631
  • briannsc@usc.edu

We respect your privacy!

All the information you give us is stored in a secure, password protected database. All the information that you choose to share will be kept private and confidential. Read University of Southern California's Privacy Policy here.