Overview

Hemiparesis is a frequently observed symptom of stroke. There are various therapy options that are used in the rehabilitation of patients. Some studies have shown that, in addition to unilateral arm training, bilateral arm training can also lead to positive results in treatment and is a useful addition to therapy. The newly developed app requires the coordination of both arms in certain time sequences and intensities or rhythms and addresses different sensory modalities (visual, auditory and kinesthetic). The aim of the study is to examine whether tablet-based training improves bimanual coordination.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of an ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke
• moderate upper extremity paresis: 30 to 60 cubes in the Box-and-Block Test (BBT)
• sufficient resilience / alertness (active participation possible for at least 30 minutes)
• ability to give consent (written declaration of consent from the patient)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Hemianopia and/or neglect
• duration of illness >3 months
• pre-existing hemiparesis
• participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days
• a pregnancy or breast-feeding period
• contraindications for MRI: claustrophobia; metallic or magnetic implants that contain iron, cobalt or nickel (e.g. pacemakers, brain pacemakers, automatic insulin pumps, electrodes, plates, clips, implanted hearing aids, dental implants, metal endoprostheses, metal parts or metal splinters in the body)