Robotic glove aims to give weak hands a grip on daily life
NCT ID NCT05318638
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a soft-robotic glove called Carbonhand in 6 people with hand weakness due to aging or neuromuscular disease. The glove supports finger movement to help with daily tasks. Researchers measured how the glove affected movement, pain, and fatigue during strenuous activities. The study was terminated early, so findings are limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- soft-robotic glove (Carbonhand system)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this glove could help people with weak hands perform daily tasks more easily and with less pain.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small, early study (only 6 participants) that was terminated, so results are limited. The glove may cause pain or fatigue in some users.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Roessingh Research and Development
Enschede, Overijssel, 7522AH, Netherlands
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