Smart glove could revolutionize stroke rehab by measuring touch

NCT ID NCT06643273

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a special glove equipped with sensors to measure how well stroke survivors can feel touch. The glove is part of a larger robotic rehabilitation program aimed at improving both movement and thinking skills. Researchers will enroll 126 people who had a stroke within the last six months to see if the glove works reliably and safely. The goal is to develop a better tool for assessing sensory problems after stroke, which could help tailor rehabilitation exercises.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

haptic glove (sensor-equipped glove for tactile assessment)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a better way to measure touch sensation after stroke, helping doctors personalize rehabilitation.

What could go wrong

This is an early feasibility study focused on testing the glove's reliability, not on proving treatment benefits. The device may need further refinement before it can be used widely.

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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

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi - Centro Santa Maria della Provvidenza

    RECRUITING

    Roma, Italy, 00166, Italy

  • IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo

    RECRUITING

    Messina, Italy, 98123, Italy

  • IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi

    RECRUITING

    Florence, Italy, 50143, Italy