Robot glove aims to boost stroke recovery in landmark trial

NCT ID NCT06839482

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele Roma Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Bergamo, 24127, Italy
Agel Hospital Prostějov, Rehabilitation Centre, Mathonova 1, Clinical Rehabilitation Centre FZV UP, Hněvotínská 3
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Olomouc, 77900, Czechia
Centro Lescer, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Department
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Madrid, 28050, Spain
Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Prague, Czechia
Chiang Mai University, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
Department of Rehabilitative Medicine, AUSL Piacenza
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Fiorenzuola d'Arda, PC, 29017, Italy
European Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, SISC in New Technologies and Robotics in Rehabilitation
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Rome, Choose One..., Italy
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, UOC di Medicina Fisica e Riabilitativa-CESA
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Rome, RM, 00128, Italy
IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, Innovation Technology Laboratory
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Messina, 98123, Italy
IRCCS Fondazione Don Gnocchi
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Florence, Italy
IRCCS San Raffaele Roma
RECRUITING

Rome, RM, 00163, Italy
Istituto Clinico Tiberino
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Ummbertide, PG, 06019, Italy
Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation, Department of PMR
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, 19027, United States
Lázně Bělohrad a.s., Centrum komplexní rehabilitace
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Lázně Bělohrad, 50781, Czechia
Medical Centre for Rehabilitation Treatment "Consilium"
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Moscow, 141052, Russia
Passignano Hospital, Department of Specialized Medicine, Usl Umbria 1
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Passignano sul Trasimeno, Perugia, 06065, Italy
Rehabilitation Center of Kladruby
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Kladruby, 257 62, Czechia
Riuniti Hospital, Neurorehabilitation, Spinal Cord Rehab. and Functional Recovery Section
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Foggia, 7100, Italy
San Vito Hospital, Rehabilitation Unit
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

San Vito sullo Ionio, CZ, 88067, Italy
University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia"
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Catanzaro, Italy
Valduce Hospital, Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Costa Masnaga, LC, Italy

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