Can a robotic glove restore hand function after stroke or injury?
NCT ID NCT07739264
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This pilot trial asks whether adding a robotic hand-training device to standard rehabilitation is safe, practical, and helpful for people with arm and hand motor problems caused by stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, or orthopedic conditions. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard rehab alone or standard rehab plus three weekly sessions of robotic hand training for 12 weeks. Researchers will compare changes in muscle strength, grip, range of motion, and daily function, while also monitoring for any device-related side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ZEPU-SG1PLUS Hand Functional Comprehensive Training System, a non-powered robotic device for hand and upper limb training
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this robotic training device could become a practical addition to rehabilitation programs, helping people regain more arm and hand function after stroke, spinal cord injury, or brain injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The device could cause side effects like skin irritation or joint pain, and it may not prove more helpful than standard rehab alone.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bangladesh Medical University
Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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