Electric glove may help stroke survivors regain hand control

NCT ID NCT07160114

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether an electrical stimulation glove, worn during hand exercises, can improve hand function and dexterity in people who had a stroke more than six months ago. Forty adults were split into two groups: one did task-oriented training with the glove, the other did the same training without it. The goal was to see if the glove helps activate weak muscles and improve coordination for everyday tasks like writing or picking up objects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: electrical stimulation glove
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to improve hand function and independence in daily tasks for people living with chronic stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. The results may not apply to all stroke survivors, and the glove may not provide significant benefit over standard training alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC STROKE PATIENT STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital

Lahore, 54590, Pakistan

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