Speed training shows promise for stroke arm recovery

NCT ID NCT05013762

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

Summary

This study tested whether fast arm movement training helps people who had a stroke regain arm function better than standard accuracy training. 44 chronic stroke survivors with mild to moderate arm weakness participated. The training focused on moving quickly, and researchers measured improvements in movement speed, smoothness, and accuracy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Fast arm movement training (behavioral intervention)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation method for improving arm movement after stroke.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. The training may not lead to meaningful real-world improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral infarction ischemic stroke Paresis stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare

    Pomona, California, 91769, United States