Robot reveals hidden patterns in arm recovery after stroke
NCT ID NCT02359812
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study uses a special robot called IntelliArm to measure how arm stiffness, spasticity, and movement change during recovery from a first stroke. Researchers will track 56 people who had a stroke less than a month ago, measuring their arm function with standard tests and robot-based measurements over time. The goal is to better understand how the arm and hand recover, which could guide future rehabilitation approaches.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- IntelliArm robot for measuring arm movement and stiffness
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design better robot-assisted therapies for arm recovery after stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 56 participants, so findings may not apply to all stroke survivors.
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Conditions
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
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