Impact of Robotic Glove Use on Quality of Life, Grip Strength and Fine Motor Control in ALS

In the researchers' words

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the impact of robotic glove use on quality of life, grip strength and fine motor control in participants with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This will provide valuable insights into how an assistive technology intervention can influence functional ability in daily tasks and enhance overall well-being in individuals impacted by ALS. Participants will attend 3 in-person clinic visits (BASE, 4 week and 8 week visit) and 2 Telehealth visits (occurring 24 hours after BASE and 4 week visit). The in-person clinic visits will include assessments by either a physical or occupational therapist, followed by assessments and scoring of grip strength, various fine motor strength assessments of affected hand, fine motor coordination assessment of the affected hand and various quality of life scales. The participant will be fitted and measured for the appropriately sized robotic glove. Once the fit is confirmed, both the participant and caregiver will receive education on how to don and doff the glove, power it on and off, and follow the study protocol. Once they demonstrate understanding and independence with these steps, the intervention will begin. The robotic glove intervention consists of either the participant or caregiver donning the glove and powering it on. A timer will be set for 20 minutes. The participant will sit…