Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Upper Extremity Function Training (Gloreha) on Upper Extremities Function After Stroke: Systematic Review

Abstract BackgroundThe Gloreha (Idrogenet SRL) is a robotic device that enhances conventional rehabilitation for improving upper extremity function after stroke, but comprehensive evidence on its effectiveness is still lacking. ObjectiveThe objective of this study...

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Main Authors: Chirathip Thawisuk, Sopida Apichai, Waranya Chingchit, Jananya P Dhippayom, Teerapon Dhippayom
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Published: JMIR Publications 2025-06-01
Series:JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies
Online Access:https://rehab.jmir.org/2025/1/e68268
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author Chirathip Thawisuk
Sopida Apichai
Waranya Chingchit
Jananya P Dhippayom
Teerapon Dhippayom
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Sopida Apichai
Waranya Chingchit
Jananya P Dhippayom
Teerapon Dhippayom
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description Abstract BackgroundThe Gloreha (Idrogenet SRL) is a robotic device that enhances conventional rehabilitation for improving upper extremity function after stroke, but comprehensive evidence on its effectiveness is still lacking. ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Gloreha device on upper extremity function and activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with stroke. MethodsPubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, CINAHL, Embase, and EBSCO Open Dissertations were searched from January 2013 to January 2024. The inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials involving adult patients with stroke that compared rehabilitation with the Gloreha device to conventional rehabilitation and reported upper extremity function or ADLs outcomes. All included studies underwent bias risk assessment using the Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials. ResultsOut of 1123 studies identified, 3 randomized controlled trials involving 83 participants were included. Of these, 2 trials combined Gloreha training with conventional rehabilitation, while in another trial, patients engaged solely in the training by the Gloreha device. The Gloreha, whether integrated with conventional rehabilitation or used independently, has the potential to enhance motor function and functional ability in survivors of stroke. ConclusionsGloreha passive training with conventional rehabilitation improves upper extremity function post stroke, but ADL effects and long-term optimal dosing require further research.
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spelling doaj-art-44fb852d20dc48eb880a37f8bb2a824f2025-08-20T02:22:50ZengJMIR PublicationsJMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies2369-25292025-06-0112e68268e6826810.2196/68268Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Upper Extremity Function Training (Gloreha) on Upper Extremities Function After Stroke: Systematic ReviewChirathip Thawisukhttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-7650-617XSopida Apichaihttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-7235-8891Waranya Chingchithttp://orcid.org/0009-0000-5168-0665Jananya P Dhippayomhttp://orcid.org/0000-0003-4739-2630Teerapon Dhippayomhttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-6222-6476 Abstract BackgroundThe Gloreha (Idrogenet SRL) is a robotic device that enhances conventional rehabilitation for improving upper extremity function after stroke, but comprehensive evidence on its effectiveness is still lacking. ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Gloreha device on upper extremity function and activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with stroke. MethodsPubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, CINAHL, Embase, and EBSCO Open Dissertations were searched from January 2013 to January 2024. The inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials involving adult patients with stroke that compared rehabilitation with the Gloreha device to conventional rehabilitation and reported upper extremity function or ADLs outcomes. All included studies underwent bias risk assessment using the Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials. ResultsOut of 1123 studies identified, 3 randomized controlled trials involving 83 participants were included. Of these, 2 trials combined Gloreha training with conventional rehabilitation, while in another trial, patients engaged solely in the training by the Gloreha device. The Gloreha, whether integrated with conventional rehabilitation or used independently, has the potential to enhance motor function and functional ability in survivors of stroke. ConclusionsGloreha passive training with conventional rehabilitation improves upper extremity function post stroke, but ADL effects and long-term optimal dosing require further research.https://rehab.jmir.org/2025/1/e68268
spellingShingle Chirathip Thawisuk
Sopida Apichai
Waranya Chingchit
Jananya P Dhippayom
Teerapon Dhippayom
Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Upper Extremity Function Training (Gloreha) on Upper Extremities Function After Stroke: Systematic Review
JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies
title Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Upper Extremity Function Training (Gloreha) on Upper Extremities Function After Stroke: Systematic Review
title_full Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Upper Extremity Function Training (Gloreha) on Upper Extremities Function After Stroke: Systematic Review
title_fullStr Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Upper Extremity Function Training (Gloreha) on Upper Extremities Function After Stroke: Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Upper Extremity Function Training (Gloreha) on Upper Extremities Function After Stroke: Systematic Review
title_short Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Upper Extremity Function Training (Gloreha) on Upper Extremities Function After Stroke: Systematic Review
title_sort effectiveness of robot assisted upper extremity function training gloreha on upper extremities function after stroke systematic review
url https://rehab.jmir.org/2025/1/e68268
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