Stroke recovery: could training the 'Good' arm boost independence?

NCT ID NCT03634397

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Robert L. Sainburg Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether training the less-affected arm in chronic stroke survivors can improve overall function. 58 people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago took part. They received either virtual reality and manipulation training for their less-impaired arm or standard therapy for their paretic arm. The goal was to see if improving the less-affected arm's speed and coordination leads to better independence in daily activities.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Less-Impaired Arm Training (virtual reality and manipulation exercises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a simple training program that helps stroke survivors use both arms better in daily life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 58 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the training is intensive (15 sessions over 7 weeks).

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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

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States

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