Shock and roll: new combo therapy aims to reboot Stroke-Damaged arms

NCT ID NCT07112911

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing whether combining two types of electrical stimulation with a robotic arm trainer can help people who had a stroke at least six months ago improve their arm movement. 65 participants will receive 20 sessions over 4-7 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach can improve motor function and reduce muscle stiffness.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Electrical stimulation (trans-spinal and neuromuscular) combined with a rehabilitation robot
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a more effective way to restore arm movement after a stroke, improving daily life for survivors.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The therapy is intensive and may not work for everyone.

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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.

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
RECRUITING

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
RECRUITING

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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