Robots vs electricity vs therapy: which best restores hand movement after spinal injury?

NCT ID NCT06912217

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested three different rehabilitation approaches—robotic rehabilitation, functional electrical stimulation (FES), and occupational therapy—to see which works best for improving hand and arm function in people with tetraplegia (paralysis of all four limbs) due to spinal cord injury. Thirty adults with incomplete tetraplegia took part. The goal is to help doctors personalize rehab plans to maximize independence.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors choose the best rehab method to improve hand and arm function in people with tetraplegia.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares existing therapies, not a new breakthrough treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

quadriplegia spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TETRAPLEGIA/TETRAPARESIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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