Smart robotic sleeve reads muscle signals to restore arm movement after stroke
NCT ID NCT03752775
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial tests a new clothing-like robotic arm that detects muscle signals to help people who have had a stroke move their arm and hand. The device supports coordinated movements of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and fingers during 20 one-hour training sessions. The study includes both people who had a stroke recently (subacute) and those who had one more than six months ago (chronic). The goal is to see if this approach improves arm function and reduces stiffness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- clothing-like robotic arm (exoneuromusculoskeleton)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new way to help stroke survivors regain arm and hand function, potentially improving daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with 45 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. The device may not work for everyone or could be uncomfortable.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
RECRUITINGHong Kong, China
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