Robots teach tai chi to stroke survivors – could it boost arm recovery?
NCT ID NCT06897631
First seen Jan 29, 2026
Summary
This study compares robot-assisted tai chi training to standard physical therapy for improving arm function in people who have had a stroke. 120 participants will do 60-minute sessions, five days a week for four weeks. Researchers will measure motor recovery using standard tests like the Fugl-Meyer Assessment.
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Locations
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Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
RECRUITINGFuzhou, Fujian, 350003, China
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The Third People's Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
RECRUITINGFuzhou, Fujian, 350122, China
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Robot-assisted tai chi training device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more engaging and effective rehab option for stroke survivors to regain arm movement and coordination.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects or participant expectations. The device may not be widely available if successful.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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