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Tight fit, better touch? stroke trial tests pressure garments for hand recovery

NCT ID NCT07725744

Symptom relief Sponsor: National University of Malaysia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether different types of pressure garments can improve touch sensation in the hand after a stroke. Adults aged 21 to 60 with hand stiffness will wear one of three garment designs for at least 12 hours daily over four weeks. Researchers will measure how the pressure changes over time, how well participants stick with wearing them, and whether the garments help them identify shapes and textures by touch.

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Active substance
compression garments with varying circumferential reduction and layering
What this could lead to
If one garment design works best, it could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve hand sensation and recovery after stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 33 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. Garments may cause discomfort or skin issues.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 33 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

21 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults aged between 21 years to 60 years old * a history of stroke (no restrictions on the stroke type) * Modified Ashworth Scale of 1, 1+ or 2 when hand performing flexion and extension * no cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA ⩾ 21) Exclusion Criteria: * skin lesions, infections or other skin problems * serious circulatory problems such as deep vein thrombosis * hypersensitive to Lycra materials * behavioural disturbances or motor impairments caused by other orthopaedic or neurological conditions other than stroke

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Cva (cerebrovascular accident) Stroke

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