Gentle zaps to the hand may boost therapy for kids with One-Sided weakness
NCT ID NCT06536634
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a mild electrical stimulation to the skin of the affected hand (called SAES) can improve hand function in children aged 6-18 with hemiparesis (one-sided weakness) due to cerebral palsy or stroke. 34 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either SAES plus standard occupational therapy or standard therapy alone for 5 weeks. The goal is to see if the stimulation leads to better two-handed coordination and everyday hand use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sensory afferent electrostimulation (SAES) via glove or adhesive electrodes
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple home-based add-on therapy to improve hand function in children with hemiparesis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment is added to usual care, so any benefit may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inselspital
RECRUITINGBern, 3010, Switzerland
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