New device hopes to spark recovery in stroke patients
NCT ID NCT02098265
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a device that uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate arm muscles and the tongue can help stroke survivors regain arm movement. Researchers will enroll 288 participants, including stroke patients with arm weakness and healthy controls. The main goal is to see if the device improves arm function over about four months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Functional Electric Stimulation (FES) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new, non-invasive way to improve arm movement and daily function in stroke survivors.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no phase, so results are uncertain. The device may not provide meaningful improvement over standard rehab, and individual responses can vary.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53706, United States
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