Electric boost for stroke rehab? new trial tests combo therapy
NCT ID NCT07576465
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether combining a special movement therapy with mild electrical stimulation can help people who had a stroke regain arm function. Forty participants who had an ischemic stroke 3 to 6 months ago will receive either the combo therapy or standard rehab. The goal is to see if the new approach improves arm movement and reduces muscle stiffness.
What this could mean
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Active substance
neuromuscular electrical stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation approach for improving arm movement after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. The therapy may not lead to meaningful improvements over standard care.
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District Head Quarter Hospital , Jhang
RECRUITINGJhang, Punjab Province, 35200, Pakistan
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