Robotic gloves and mirror therapy join forces to retrain stroke-affected hands

NCT ID NCT06950749

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether combining robotic gloves with task-oriented mirror therapy can improve hand motor function in people recovering from a stroke. Thirty sub-acute stroke patients will receive either the combined therapy or mirror therapy alone, alongside standard rehabilitation. The goal is to see if the robotic assistance boosts recovery of movement, dexterity, and daily hand use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Robotic gloves assisted task-oriented mirror therapy
What this could lead to: If effective, this combination therapy could offer a new way to improve hand movement and dexterity after a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The therapy requires significant time and effort, and benefits may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MIRROR THERAPY NEUROREHABILITATION ROBOTICS STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Islamabad, 46000, Pakistan

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