The main objectives of this study is to determine the rate people convey information through their hand and to assess the associated mental workload of the subjects through a questionnaire. The secondary objective is to determine to what extend sEMG…
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Brief title
Condition
- Neuromuscular disorders
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Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The main study parameter is the amount of information in bits/sec people convey
through their hands. This can change depending on the amount of stimuli, and
their presentation rate (frequency). Also, the workload every condition imposes
on the subject is assessed via a questionnaire.
Secondary outcome
The secondary study parameter is the capability of sEMG on the forearm of
people with DMD to provide the necessary information to recognize different
gestures. Additionally, the difference between healthy people and people with
DMD will be evaluated.
Background summary
Current hand orthoses, do not take into consideration the limits of the human
in terms of information transfer rate (ITR). A quantification of these limits
can lead to a simplification of the design and control of such orthoses.
Study objective
The main objectives of this study is to determine the rate people convey
information through their hand and to assess the associated mental workload of
the subjects through a questionnaire. The secondary objective is to determine
to what extend sEMG can be used for controlling an active device. Moreover, as
we already have pilot data from healthy subjects, we are also interested in the
comparison between healthy people and people with Duchenne.
Study design
Explorative investigational study.
Study burden and risks
The measurement protocol is not invasive, the measurements require some time
investment of the subject. Participation in the investigation is not directly
beneficial for the participants. A contribution is made to the future
development of a new 'adaptive' hand orthosis.
Drienerlolaan 5
Enschede 7522 NB
NL
Drienerlolaan 5
Enschede 7522 NB
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
-Age: 18-28 years
-Affected hand function
Exclusion criteria
-Above or below the age band allowed (18-28)
-Epileptic seizure history
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL59061.044.16 |
| Other | TC = 6184 |