Tiny study tracks why vets skip or stick with Post-Stroke arm exercises
NCT ID NCT05616832
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at what makes it easier or harder for veteran stroke survivors to do arm and hand exercises at home. Researchers gave surveys about mood, confidence, and sleep, then used a wearable tracker to measure exercise. The goal is to find ways to help people stick with their home rehab.
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 help design better home exercise programs for stroke survivors by understanding the key factors that influence adherence.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, completed study with only 13 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. It is observational and does not test a treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
Charleston, South Carolina, 29401-5703, United States
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