Could a zap to the wrist ease stroke stiffness?
NCT ID NCT07617311
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a device that sends mild electrical pulses to wrist muscles can reduce spasticity (tightness) after a stroke. Four adults with post-stroke wrist stiffness will receive 20-minute sessions of neuromuscular electrical stimulation. Researchers will measure muscle reactions before and after to see if the treatment helps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to ease muscle tightness after a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, tiny study with only 4 people. It may not show clear benefits or apply to others. No long-term data.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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İzmir Katip Çelebi University
Izmir, Karabağlar, 35150, Turkey (Türkiye)
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