Wearable Device and Behavioral Support for Enhancing Arm Use After Stroke
Start Date
8/20/2025
Completion Date
1/29/2026
Summary
The goal of this study is to determine the effectiveness of behavioral support and feedback from a wearable device that senses arm movement in improving upper extremity function in a pilot, randomized controlled trial with chronic stroke patients
Detailed Description
In this randomized controlled trial, the investigators will evaluate two telerehabilitation strategies for increasing arm use at home: a smartwatch app and a psychological intervention. The psychological intervention aims to address ambivalence and enhance motivation, while the smartwatch provides feedback on arm movement variability. The investigators hypothesize that combining the psychological intervention with smartwatch feedback will lead to greater improvements in arm use and upper extremity recovery
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 84 years
Interventions
Smartwatch App for Movement Variability
Smartwatch App for Active Time
Motivational Interviewing (Within Subjects)
Conditions
Locations
University of California Irvine
Irvine, California 92697
United States