Robot hand coach lets patients rehab at home without a therapist

NCT ID NCT07182734

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a hand rehabilitation device called ReHandyBot, paired with a smartphone app called RehabCoach, can help people recover after a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or orthopedic problem. Thirty participants will first use the device under supervision at a clinic, then take it home for daily unsupervised therapy. The goal is to see if patients can use the tools safely and stick to their therapy schedule on their own.

What this could mean

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Active substance: ReHandyBot hand rehabilitation device and RehabCoach smartphone app
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that home-based robotic therapy is safe and effective, potentially expanding rehab options for stroke, brain injury, and orthopedic patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 30 participants. It does not measure long-term recovery, and the device may not work well for everyone or may have technical issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic stroke disorder traumatic brain injury

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REHABILITATION AFTER NEUROLOGICAL OR ORTHOPAEDIC INJURIES

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