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Robotic glove may help stroke survivors regain hand control

NCT ID NCT07701577

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

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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.

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

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Started

May 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ranged from 40 to 60 years old. * Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke and diagnosis confirmed by CT or MRI with hand impairments. * Stroke started since six months (at chronic stage) * Mild to moderate upper limb functional limitation according to (Fugl-Meyer score: 85-99). * Ability to understand and follow instructions and to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * More than one stroke. * Other current significant impairment of the upper limb affected by stroke, e.g. fixed contracture, frozen shoulder, severe arthritis, recent fracture. * Diagnosis likely to interfere with rehabilitation or outcome assessments, e.g. registered blind. * Previous use of the InMotion robotic gym system or other arm rehabilitation robot. * Current participation in a rehabilitation trial evaluating upper limb rehabilitation after stroke

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Conditions

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ischemic stroke stroke disorder

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Fine motor skills Hand function impairment Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo University

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11432, Egypt

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