Table 2 Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

  1. Neuroradiological confirmation of unilateral stroke confirmed by a review of their medical record and/or a research grade MRI scan

  2. Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Assessment (FMA) score 0–28 and 0 on mass extension and prehension

  3. Ipsilesional arm performance: JTHFT total score > 70 s OR score of > 45 s (LHD) OR > 40 s (RHD) excluding the writing task^a

  4. > 6 months post stroke

  5. Demonstrates cognitive abilities

  6 Either R- or L-handed^b

Exclusion

  1. Neurological confirmation of concomitant damage to cerebellum, brain stem or significant white matter changes

  2. Bilateral stroke

  3. History of neurological disease other than stroke (e.g., Parkinson’s Disease, head trauma)

  4. History of a major psychiatric diagnosis (e.g., schizophrenia, major affective disorder)

  5. Prior hospitalization for substance abuse

  6. Peripheral disorders significantly affecting sensation or movement of the arms (e.g., pain, arthritis)

  7. Currently taking prescription medications with known sedative properties that could interfere with sensorimotor function

  8. Activity limiting joint pain