Robotic glove could give stroke patients a hand in recovery

NCT ID NCT05995665

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Alexandra Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested a soft robotic glove called EsoGLOVE to help stroke patients improve hand movement and strength during inpatient rehab. 61 stroke survivors used the glove for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, for three weeks. The goal was to see if the glove could assist with exercises and daily tasks, boosting motor recovery and neural healing.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: EsoGLOVE soft robotic glove
What this could lead to: If successful, this glove could become a standard rehab tool to help stroke patients regain hand movement and independence.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 61 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The device is still new and not widely available.

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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.

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Alexandra Hospital

Singapore, Singapore
Jurong Community Hospital

Singapore, Singapore

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