Spinal zap: could a device restore arm movement after stroke?
NCT ID NCT05981989
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a surgically implanted device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord can improve arm and hand movement in people who have paralysis on one side after a stroke. Twenty participants aged 20 to 70 will receive the implant along with physical therapy. Researchers will measure changes in motor function, sensation, and quality of life over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Epidural electrical stimulation (EES) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new way to help stroke survivors regain arm and hand function and reduce pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment requires surgery to implant a device, which carries risks like infection or device problems.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital
RECRUITINGHualien City, 970, Taiwan
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