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New device aims to restore hand movement after stroke

NCT ID NCT04992910

Disease control Sponsor: Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested a device called Fesia Grasp that uses electrical stimulation to help people recovering from a stroke regain hand function. Sixteen participants with arm weakness after a subacute stroke received either Fesia Grasp therapy or standard physical therapy. The main goals were to see if the device was safe, easy to use, and acceptable to patients.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Functional electrical stimulation via Fesia Grasp device
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve hand function recovery after stroke, offering a new rehabilitation option.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (16 people) focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply to all stroke patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

16 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2022

Finished

Dec 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old or older subjects with hemiparesis in the upper limb after stroke, which have been referred to the Rehabilitation Unit of the Reina University Hospital. * Unilateral paresis * Cognitive ability to assimilate and actively participate in the protocol of evaluation and treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Very severe proximal spasticity: Ashworth \> 3. * Psychiatric illness (including post-stroke depression). * Cognitive impairment. * Inability to provide informed consent. * Other severe medical problems. * Severe hemi-spatial neglect or anosognosia involving the affected arm. * Pacemakers * Pregnant women. * Skin ulcers. * Peripheral neuropathies. * Edema of the affected forearm and / or hand. * Severe pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Paresis stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Stroke Upper extremity paresis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía

    Córdoba, Córdoba, 14004, Spain

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