Electric hand device shows promise for stroke patients
NCT ID NCT03946488
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a device that uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate finger muscles in stroke survivors who cannot open their hand. The goal was to see if it helps them grasp, move, and release objects like a glass or spoon. Eleven people with chronic stroke participated, and each acted as their own control by comparing tasks with the device on versus off.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Functional electrical stimulation device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a practical way for stroke survivors to regain hand function for daily tasks like holding a glass or spoon.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 11 participants. The device may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all stroke survivors.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nîmes
Nîmes, France
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CHU de TOULOUSE
Toulouse, 31400, France
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