Robots vs. therapists: which helps stroke patients more?

NCT ID NCT07425158

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: linor kennet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how stroke survivors respond to robot-assisted therapy compared to traditional occupational therapy. Thirty people who had a stroke within the past three months tried both types of therapy in single sessions. Researchers measured how many arm movements they made, their pain levels, and how satisfied both patients and therapists were with each approach.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Robot-assisted therapy device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that robot-assisted therapy is as satisfying and effective as standard therapy, potentially offering a new option for stroke rehabilitation.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. It only looked at one session, not long-term recovery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Paresis stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CVA (CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT) STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Loewenstein

Raanana, Israel

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