Robots vs. therapists: a head-to-head trial for stroke recovery
NCT ID NCT06547827
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This large trial compares robot-assisted rehabilitation to traditional one-on-one physiotherapy for people who have had a stroke. Researchers are measuring how well each approach helps patients regain independence in daily activities, as well as costs and patient satisfaction. The goal is to determine whether high-tech rehab tools offer real advantages over standard care.
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 rehabilitation compared to traditional one-on-one physiotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If robot-assisted rehab proves more effective or cost-efficient, it could become a standard option for stroke recovery, potentially improving outcomes for many patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a pragmatic trial, not a blinded one, so results may be influenced by patient or therapist expectations. The robot approach also requires specialized equipment and training, which may limit adoption.
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Conditions
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APSS Trento
RECRUITINGTrento, Italy
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Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco"
RECRUITINGCatania, Italy
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Azienda Sanitaria dell'Alto Adige - Ospedale di Vipiteno
RECRUITINGSterzing, Italy
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Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Papa Giovanni XXIII
RECRUITINGBergamo, Italy
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Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Centro Gala
RECRUITINGAcerenza, Italy
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Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Centro Santa Maria al Mare
RECRUITINGSalerno, Italy
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Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Centro Santa Maria della Provvidenza
RECRUITINGRoma, Italy
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Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, IRCCS Santa Maria Nascente
RECRUITINGMilan, Italy
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Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Polo Specialistico Riabilitativo
RECRUITINGSant'Angelo dei Lombardi, Italy
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Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Polo specialistico riabilitativo
RECRUITINGTricarico, Italy
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IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo"
RECRUITINGMessina, Italy
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IRCCS Fondazione Mondino
RECRUITINGPavia, Italy
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IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri
RECRUITINGBari, Italy
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IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri
RECRUITINGMilan, Italy
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IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri
RECRUITINGMontescano, Italy
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IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri
RECRUITINGPavia, Italy
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IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri
RECRUITINGTelese Terme, Italy
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IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino,
RECRUITINGGenova, Italy
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IRCCS San Raffaele Roma s.r.l.
RECRUITINGRoma, Italy
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Istituto S. Anna di Ezio Pugliese s.r.l.
RECRUITINGCrotone, Italy
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San Camillo IRCCS s.r.l.
RECRUITINGVenezia, Italy
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Università Humanitas University - Hunimed (IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas - Humanitas Mirasole S.p.A.)
RECRUITINGRozzano, Italy
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Università degli Studi Magna Graecia di Catanzaro (A.O.U. "Renato Dulbecco" Catanzaro)
RECRUITINGCatanzaro, Italy
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Università degli Studi di Padova (Azienda Ospedale Università di Padova)
RECRUITINGPadova, Italy
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Università degli Studi di Salerno (Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona)
RECRUITINGSalerno, Italy
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Università di Foggia (Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria "Policlinico Riuniti" - Foggia)
RECRUITINGFoggia, Italy
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Università di Pisa (A.O.U. Pisana)
RECRUITINGPisa, Italy
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