Hand robot brings stroke rehab home: could telerehabilitation boost recovery?
NCT ID NCT07698067
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a wearable hand robot, used at home with remote therapist support, is a feasible way to deliver intensive hand therapy to people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Participants will either use the robot for 12 weeks or receive the same amount of standard therapy without the robot. The study focuses on how well people stick with the program, how safe and reliable the robot is, and the costs compared to usual care.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Wearable hand robot (WEAR-IT) with telerehabilitation program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a practical, high-dose hand therapy option for stroke survivors to use at home, potentially improving recovery and reducing the need for clinic visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, not a large efficacy trial, so results may not confirm clinical benefit. The robot may be difficult to use or may not work for all levels of hand impairment.
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Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0B7, Canada
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Sunnybrook - St. John's Rehab
Toronto, Ontario, M2M 2G1, Canada
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