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Robotic therapy might help some stroke patients strengthen hands and arms. Image courtesy of UCI.

Two UC Irvine researchers are seeking stroke patients for separate clinical studies of robotic devices that are meant help people who suffer weakness in their hands or arms. The therapy will be provided free-of-charge to people accepted into the study.

David Reinkensmeyer, a biomedical engineer, is looking for:  “People with a recent stroke to practice arm and hand movement in the clinic. If you are from 18 to 73 years of age, suffered from a single stroke at least 3 months ago and have arm and hand weakness, you might be eligible to participate in Part I and/or Part II of the study …(which) will take place at the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science on the UCI main campus and lasts for two hours. You may be asked to return for up to 4 additional sessions. You will be compensated $30 for each visit.”

To learn more, call 949-824-3355.

Steven C. Cramer, a neurologist who co-directs the clinical stroke program at UCI Medical Center, says in his solicit that he’s testing a robot “to improve hand and wrist strength after a stroke. You might be eligible for the current study if you have had a stroke in the last 6 months and if you still have hand or wrist weakness. If you participate in this study, you will receive therapy over a 3-week period, a brain MRI scan, plus some additional testing — all at no charge. All sessions will be held” at UCI.

To learn more, call 714-456-2356, or send email to info@strokerobot.com. Also visit Cramer’s website at strokerobot.com.

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