Stroke recovery: can changing how you practice boost arm function?
NCT ID NCT05765474
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether different practice conditions help stroke survivors learn to use their more affected arm. Twenty-eight participants with arm weakness after a stroke practiced a scooping task over two days. Researchers measured how well they performed the task immediately after training and one day later to see which practice method worked best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward better rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors with arm weakness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (28 participants) focused on understanding motor learning, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to all stroke survivors.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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