Can zapping nerves restore hand movement after a stroke?

NCT ID NCT03574623

First seen Mar 13, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tested three different electrical stimulation therapies to help people who had a stroke regain hand function. 132 participants with hand weakness were assigned to one of the treatments. The goal was to see which therapy best improved their ability to pick up and move blocks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory University and Atlanta VA

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

  • Kessler Foundation

    West Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States

  • MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States

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