Powered arm brace could give SCI patients a helping hand
NCT ID NCT06349434
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a powered arm brace called MyoPro can help people with incomplete spinal cord injury improve arm and hand function. Sixty adults aged 18-80 with specific injury levels will either use the device or receive standard therapy. Researchers will measure strength, range of motion, and daily living skills over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MyoPro powered arm brace
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a practical way for people with spinal cord injury to improve arm and hand function in daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 60 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may be cumbersome or not help enough to justify regular use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kessler Foundation
RECRUITINGWest Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States
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