Robotic glove may help stroke survivors regain hand control

NCT ID NCT07701577

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Adly A Adam Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a robotic hand device can improve grip strength and fine motor skills in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Participants use the HWARD exoskeleton, which assists hand opening and closing, during 45-minute sessions three times a week for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if robot-assisted training helps restore hand function better than standard therapy alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance: robot-assisted training using the In motion robotic gym system (HWARD device)
What this could lead to: If effective, this robotic training could become a standard therapy to help stroke survivors regain hand function and independence.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with 34 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The device may not outperform conventional therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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FINE MOTOR SKILLS HAND FUNCTION IMPAIRMENT STROKE

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Locations

Cairo University

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11432, Egypt

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