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This study is testing whether nerve transfer surgery can help people with cervical spinal cord injury regain hand function. Forty participants who have already chosen to have the surgery will be followed for two years, with regular tests of hand strength, sensation, and movement.…

This study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) combined with physical therapy can improve arm weakness in people who had a stroke 1 to 6 years ago. About 202 participants will receive either DBS plus rehab or rehab alone. The goal is to see if the treatment safely restores…

This study compares two physical therapy approaches—rhythmic guided movements and static muscle contractions—to see which better improves arm function, strength, and coordination in people who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago. Forty participants aged 40 to 60 with arm weakness on o…

This study tests a new virtual reality system that uses motion-tracking games to help stroke survivors improve arm and hand function. 56 people who had a stroke within the last 2 to 6 months will either get this VR therapy or standard rehab for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure a…

This study is testing whether adding sensory training to a proven arm therapy (Constraint-Induced Movement therapy) can help stroke survivors with mild-to-severe arm and hand weakness. Researchers will enroll 15 adults who are at least 6 months post-stroke. The goal is to see if …

This study tests a therapy called Constraint-Induced Movement (CI) Therapy for adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and have mild weakness in one arm. The therapy involves daily training to improve arm and hand use, along with strategies to encourage using the weaker arm…

After a stroke, many people lose the ability to open their affected hand. This study tests three different non-invasive brain stimulation methods combined with hand therapy to see which works best. Researchers will enroll 63 adults who had a stroke 6 to 24 months ago and compare …