Can a 3-Week boot camp restore arm function after stroke?

NCT ID NCT05689502

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a high-dose, intensive therapy program can improve arm movement and quality of life in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. Nine participants will receive 6 hours of therapy per day, 5 days a week, for 3 weeks, including occupational and physical therapy. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and leads to meaningful improvements.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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 show that a short, intensive therapy program improves arm function and quality of life for chronic stroke survivors.
What could go wrong: This is a very small feasibility study with only 9 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is demanding (6 hours/day) and may be hard to tolerate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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