Electric touch test could pave way for smarter stroke rehab

NCT ID NCT07656675

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will compare how young adults, older adults, and stroke survivors sense small electrical pulses on their skin. Researchers will measure the smallest changes in pulse frequency, strength, and timing that people can detect. The goal is to gather basic information to improve feedback systems used in rehabilitation after a stroke.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help design better sensory feedback systems for stroke rehabilitation and assistive technologies.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage observational study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It does not test a treatment or therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

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

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