Robots help stroke survivors regain arm and hand movement
NCT ID NCT02359253
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a robot can help people who had a stroke 1 to 12 months ago improve movement and feeling in their arm and hand. Participants first receive gentle, robot-guided stretching, then practice active movements with the robot, which can assist or resist as needed. The goal is to see if this targeted training leads to better motor function and daily use of the affected arm.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- robot-aided passive stretching and active movement training using IntelliArm and hand robot
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could lead to more effective, personalized rehabilitation strategies for regaining arm and hand function after stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (72 participants) focused on specific impairments, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. The therapy requires specialized robots, limiting widespread use.
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Conditions
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
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