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SynthesisNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2017

Effects of robot-assisted upper limb rehabilitation in stroke patients: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Rachele Bertani, Corrado Melegari, Maria C De Cola, Alessia Bramanti, Placido Bramanti, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

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Synthesis in Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 4 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 146 papers, 19 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT04393480 nacompletednot on this map

Comparison of Upper Extremity Robotic Rehabilitation Efficiency With Conventional Rehabilitation in Patients With Hemiplegia After Cerebrovascular Event

TypeinterventionalSponsorSahel Taravati, M.D.Ran2016 to 2019Enrolled37ConditionsHemiplegia and/or Hemiparesis Following StrokeArmsRobotic therapy, Conventional therapy
NCT06884553 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Robot-assistED Rehabilitation Versus OccupatIonal Therapy on the Functional Recovery of the Upper Limb in PatiEnts with Chronic STroke: a Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of FlorenceRan2023 to 2025Enrolled72ConditionsChronic StrokeArmsRobotic therapy (Gloreha Sinfonia system), Occupational therapy, Control
NCT06890481 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Collaborative Development of a Virtual Reality Scenario, Integrated Into a Robotic Upper Limb Rehabilitation Device, for the Treatment of Unilateral Spatial Negligence (NSU) Through Mutisensory Stimulation: Feasibility and Usability Pilot Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorFondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETSRan2025 to 2026Enrolled12ConditionsStroke, Ischemic Stroke, Haemorrhagic Stroke, Neglect, HemispatialArmsUpper-limb planar robotic intervention
NCT07455877 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Effect of Interactive Games Based Hand Training on Hand Dexterity and Functional Outcome in Patients With Stroke

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2026 to 2026Enrolled40ConditionsChronic Stroke PatientsArmsinteractive games, conventional physical therapy
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

146 citing papers in PubMed, 19 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  12. Robot-assisted distal training improves upper limb dexterity and function after stroke: a systematic review and meta-regression.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2022
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Rachele BertaniElias, Neuroriabilitazione, Parma, Italy.
Corrado MelegariElias, Neuroriabilitazione, Parma, Italy.
Maria C De ColaIRCCS Centro Neurolesi, "Bonino -Pulejo", S.S.113 Via Palermo C/da Casazza, 98123, Messina, Italy.
Alessia BramantiIRCCS Centro Neurolesi, "Bonino -Pulejo", S.S.113 Via Palermo C/da Casazza, 98123, Messina, Italy.
Placido BramantiIRCCS Centro Neurolesi, "Bonino -Pulejo", S.S.113 Via Palermo C/da Casazza, 98123, Messina, Italy.
Rocco Salvatore CalabròIRCCS Centro Neurolesi, "Bonino -Pulejo", S.S.113 Via Palermo C/da Casazza, 98123, Messina, Italy. salbro77@tiscali.it.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Technology-supported training is emerging as a solution to support therapists in their efforts providing high-intensity, repetitive, and task-specific treatment, in order to enhance the recovery process. The aim of this review is to assess the effectiveness of different robotic devices (end-effector and exoskeleton robots) in comparison with any other type of intervention. Furthermore, we aim to assess whether or not better improvements are obtained in the sub-acute phase after stroke onset than in the chronic phase. A research was conducted in the electronic bibliographic databases Cochrane, MEDLINE, and EMBASE. A total of 17 studies were included: 14 randomized controlled trials, 2 systematic reviews, and one meta-analysis. Fugl-Meyer and modified Ashworth scale were selected to measure primary outcomes, i.e., motor function and muscle tone. Functional independence measure and motor activity log were selected to measure secondary outcomes, i.e., activities of daily living. In comparison with conventional therapy, the robot-assisted rehabilitation is more effective in improving upper limb motor function recovery, especially in chronic stroke patients. No significant improvements are observed in the reduction of muscle tone or daily living activities. The present systematic review shows that the use of robotic devices can positively affect the recovery of arm function in patients with stroke.

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RoboticsUpper ExtremityHumansParesisStrokeStroke RehabilitationTherapy, Computer-AssistedMotor recoveryNeuroreabilitationPost-stroke UL impairmentRobotics

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PMID28540536

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