Stroke study reveals hidden touch problems during movement

NCT ID NCT05465005

First seen Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at how stroke changes the way people feel touch when they move their muscles. Researchers will test 45 stroke survivors and compare their ability to detect mild electrical pulses on the skin at rest and during muscle activation. The goal is to better understand touch-related problems after stroke, which can affect everyday tasks like holding a cup.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virginia Tech Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics

    Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061, United States

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