Breathe to move: new device aims to loosen stiff hands after stroke
NCT ID NCT04750564
First seen Jun 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early study tests a device called BreEStim that uses breathing to control mild electrical stimulation on the arm. The goal is to reduce finger stiffness and improve hand function in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and have severe hand impairment. Only 4 participants are being enrolled to see if one session makes a difference.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Breathing-controlled electrical stimulation (BreEStim) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to ease hand stiffness and improve hand use after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, tiny trial with only 4 participants, so results may not apply to others. It tests only one session, so long-term benefits are unknown.
Conditions
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