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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Pomona, California, 91769, United States
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