Robot glove aims to boost stroke recovery in landmark trial

NCT ID NCT06839482

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This international study tests whether a robotic exoskeleton (Gloreha Sinfonia) combined with standard therapy can improve arm function in people who recently had a stroke. 130 participants will be randomly assigned to either robotic therapy plus standard care or standard care alone. The main goal is to see if the robotic device leads to better voluntary movement and coordination.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Robotic exoskeleton (Gloreha Sinfonia) for upper limb rehabilitation

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a more effective way to regain arm function after a stroke, potentially improving independence and quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial with 130 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The robotic device may not provide a meaningful advantage over standard therapy, and some participants may find it uncomfortable or inconvenient.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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  • ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII

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    Bergamo, 24127, Italy

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  • Agel Hospital Prostějov, Rehabilitation Centre, Mathonova 1, Clinical Rehabilitation Centre FZV UP, Hněvotínská 3

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    Olomouc, 77900, Czechia

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  • Centro Lescer, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Department

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    Madrid, 28050, Spain

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  • Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague

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    Prague, Czechia

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  • Chiang Mai University, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences

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    Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand

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  • Department of Rehabilitative Medicine, AUSL Piacenza

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    Fiorenzuola d'Arda, PC, 29017, Italy

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  • European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, SISC in New Technologies and Robotics in Rehabilitation

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    Rome, Choose One..., Italy

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  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, UOC di Medicina Fisica e Riabilitativa-CESA

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    Rome, RM, 00128, Italy

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  • IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, Innovation Technology Laboratory

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    Messina, 98123, Italy

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  • IRCCS Fondazione Don Gnocchi

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    Florence, Italy

  • IRCCS San Raffaele Roma

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    Rome, RM, 00163, Italy

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  • Istituto Clinico Tiberino

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    Ummbertide, PG, 06019, Italy

  • Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation, Department of PMR

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    Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, 19027, United States

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  • Lázně Bělohrad a.s., Centrum komplexní rehabilitace

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    Lázně Bělohrad, 50781, Czechia

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  • Medical Centre for Rehabilitation Treatment "Consilium"

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    Moscow, 141052, Russia

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  • Passignano Hospital, Department of Specialized Medicine, Usl Umbria 1

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    Passignano sul Trasimeno, Perugia, 06065, Italy

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  • Rehabilitation Center of Kladruby

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    Kladruby, 257 62, Czechia

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  • Riuniti Hospital, Neurorehabilitation, Spinal Cord Rehab. and Functional Recovery Section

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    Foggia, 7100, Italy

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  • San Vito Hospital, Rehabilitation Unit

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    San Vito sullo Ionio, CZ, 88067, Italy

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  • University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia"

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    Catanzaro, Italy

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  • Valduce Hospital, Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center

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    Costa Masnaga, LC, Italy

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