Say 'Bend Arm' to recover: Voice-Activated robot may boost stroke rehab

NCT ID NCT07398131

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether using voice commands to control a robotic arm exoskeleton can improve upper limb recovery in stroke survivors. 32 participants will either use a voice-triggered robot (by saying commands like 'bend arm' while imagining the movement) or receive standard passive robot therapy. The goal is to see if the active, voice-driven approach leads to better arm function and brain-to-muscle signal recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

single-joint robot (Active Voice-Controlled Mode)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a more engaging and effective way to regain arm function after a stroke.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvement over standard therapy may be small or none.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FOR PATIENT WITH STROKE TO UNDERSTAND WHETHER INCREASING THE WILLINGNESS TO EXERCISE CAN IMPROVE REHABILITATION OUTCOMES (UPPER LIMB MOTOR ACTIVATION)