Table 2.
Demographics and clinical characteristics of participants
| Subacute Stroke Patients | Chronic Stroke Patients | Controls | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 27 | 26 | 17 |
| Age | 58.8 ± 16.3 | 54.6 ± 11.5 | 57.6 ± 12.4 |
| Sex | 13M/14F | 16M/10F | 8M/9F |
| Affected side | 11R/16L | 7R/19L | n/a |
| Handedness | 24R/1L/2A | 24R/2L | 15R/1L/1A |
| FM-UE | 50.0 ± 15.6 | 37.4 ± 21.1 | 66 ± 0 |
| ARAT | 45.1 ± 15.9 | 30.6 ± 23.6 | 57 ± 0 |
| MoCA | 24.4 ± 3.2 | 25.6 ± 3.1 | 27.9 ± 1.6 |
| Time since stroke | 29.5 ± 19.8 days | 38.6 ± 29.6 mo | n/a |
±Indicates standard deviation across participants. A, ambidextrous; ARAT, Action Research Arm Test; FM-UE, Fugl-Meyer assessment for the upper extremity; F, female; L, left; M, male; MoCA, Montreal Cognitive Assessment; n/a, not applicable; R, right. Handedness was assessed using the Edinburgh inventory (56), asking patients to report based on their preferences before the stroke.