Turning stroke recovery into a game: can a knob controller restore hand dexterity?
NCT ID NCT05929027
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding self-administered hand therapy at home, using a videogame controller called the Twirlstone, can improve hand dexterity and coordination in stroke survivors. Participants, who are within six weeks of a stroke and have arm or hand weakness, will either receive standard care alone or standard care plus the gaming therapy. The study measures changes in finger dexterity and arm-hand function to see if this playful approach can boost recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Self-administered hand therapy using the Twirlstone device, a knob-like controller for a videogame called Nono's World
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a convenient, engaging way for stroke survivors to boost hand recovery at home, potentially improving dexterity and coordination beyond standard care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy's success depends on patient adherence and may not outperform standard care for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkin
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287-6953, United States
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