Can 6 hours a day of therapy restore arm function after stroke?
NCT ID NCT05689502
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tests whether a high-dose, intensive arm therapy program can improve movement and quality of life in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. Nine participants will receive 6 hours of therapy daily (occupational, physical, and guided individual work) for 3 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and helps restore arm function.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
intensive upper extremity therapy program (occupational therapy, physical therapy, guided individual work, and optional electrical stimulation)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward an effective rehabilitation approach to improve arm function and daily living for chronic stroke survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early feasibility study with only 9 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intensive 6-hour daily schedule may be hard for some to tolerate.
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