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Unlocking hand recovery: how assistive devices reshape muscle coordination after stroke

NCT ID NCT07011173

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Catholic University of America Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates how two types of assistive devices—exotendon and end-effector—affect finger extension and muscle coordination in 15 chronic stroke survivors and 15 healthy adults. Participants perform finger movements with and without assistance while muscle activity is recorded. The goal is to understand which assistance type better promotes natural muscle coordination, which could inform future rehabilitation tools.

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Active substance
Exotendon assistance and end-effector assistance devices
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help design better assistive devices for hand rehabilitation after stroke.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, small study focused on measuring muscle patterns, not testing a treatment. Results may not directly improve patient outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

About 30 people

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Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria for stroke survivors: * Age: 18 - 70 years old * First-ever unilateral cortical stroke with resultant hemiparesis at least 6 months prior to the experimental testing * Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Section 31 - 55 Exclusion Criteria for both stroke and control: * Presence of concurrent severe medical illness * Pain in hand or arm with movements * Loss of voluntary control of fingers and thumb * Inability to provide informed consent * Musculoskeletal injuries (e.g., fracture) or medical complications (e.g., severe cardiovascular disease).

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Conditions

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Helping Behavior stroke disorder

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Stroke

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Catholic University of America

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20064, United States

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