New orthosis aims to stop shoulder dislocation in stroke survivors

NCT ID NCT07675759

Ongoing Prevention Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new shoulder support device designed to prevent shoulder subluxation (partial dislocation) in people who have had a stroke and have weakness on one side. Eighty first-time stroke patients will use either the new device or a standard sling during early rehabilitation. The goal is to see if the new device better maintains shoulder alignment and reduces complications like pain and stiffness.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Novel shoulder subluxation prevention orthosis
What this could lead to: If effective, this device could become a standard tool to prevent shoulder complications and improve arm function after stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 80 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The device may not outperform conventional slings.

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HEMIPLEGIA AND/OR HEMIPARESIS FOLLOWING STROKE

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Locations

Department of Rehabilitation，Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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