The purpose of our study is to evaluate Vibrotactile Coordinated Reset stimulation (vCR) and its effects on motor ability within stroke patients. vCR will be administered with a device called the Vibrotactile (VT) Brain Glove. vCR is expected to provide patients with a non-invasive therapy to aid in recovery in stoke patients This study will include a dedicated sham that will aid in understanding true treatment effects from vCR
Age at the time of enrollment: 18-80 years Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke Disease period of more than 6 months Mini Mental State Examination of at least 24 points No medications that affect balance Motor deficit Use of Motricity Arm and Leg index to include impaired individuals with some functioning Modified Rankin Scale for Neurologic Disability: Scores 3 or 4
Exclusion Criteria:
Any significant psychiatric problems, including acute confusional state (delirium), ongoing psychosis, or clinically significant depression Any current drug or alcohol abuse History of recurrent or unprovoked seizures Any neurological disorder treatments that involve intracranial surgery or device implantation Participation in another drug, device or biologic trial concurrently or within the preceding days Pregnancy, breastfeeding or wanting to become pregnant during the trial History or presence of other major neurological or orthopedic diseases other than stroke that limits motor functioning or cognitive ability More than 5 degrees of contracture at shoulder, elbow, wrist, finger, hip, knee, or ankle Botox, baclofen or any other treatment for spasticity except for bracing or splinting within the previous 3 months Must be able to communicate with staff Severe sensory abnormalities of the fingers such as vibratory urticaria
