Unlocking hand recovery: how assistive devices reshape muscle coordination after stroke
NCT ID NCT07011173
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.
What this could mean
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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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Catholic University of America
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20064, United States
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