Stroke survivors play their way to better hand control in new game trial

NCT ID NCT03619772

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a special video game controlled by muscle signals (EMG) to help people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago improve hand movement. Twenty participants with moderate hand weakness played the game using either one hand or both. The goal was to see if this fun training could make daily hand tasks easier.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: EMG-controlled game therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer a new, engaging way to improve hand function after stroke.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants and no control group, so results may not apply widely. The game is a therapy tool, not a cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Ataxia developmental coordination disorder Muscle Weakness stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COORDINATION LACK STROKE WEAKNESS, MUSCLE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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