Robots vs. therapists: which helps stroke survivors recover arm function better?

NCT ID NCT07002463

First seen May 05, 2026 ยท Last updated May 05, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether robot-assisted arm therapy or standard physiotherapy works better for people recovering from a recent stroke. Fifty-eight adults with arm weakness took part in 6 weeks of matched exercises. Researchers measured improvements in arm movement, muscle stiffness, and quality of life to see which approach helps more.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lower Silesian Specialist Hospital T. Marciniak - Emergency Medicine Center

    Wroclaw, 54-049, Poland

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