Stroke recovery: could training the 'Good' arm boost independence?
NCT ID NCT03634397
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
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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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Locations
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Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States