Breathe to move: new device aims to unclench Stroke-Stiffened hands

NCT ID NCT04750564

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early study tests a device called BreEStim, which uses breathing to control mild electrical stimulation, to see if it can reduce finger stiffness and improve hand function in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. Only 4 participants will receive a single 10-20 minute session. The goal is to see if this approach is worth studying further for severe hand impairment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Breathing-controlled electrical stimulation (BreEStim) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to ease hand stiffness and improve hand use after a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, tiny study with only 4 participants and a single session of treatment. Results may not apply to others, and the effect may be small or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

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MOTOR RECOVERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Texas Health Science Center
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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