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Tablet games could help stroke patients regain hand control

NCT ID NCT07455877

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether playing interactive games on a smart tablet can improve hand dexterity and strength in people who have had a stroke. Forty chronic stroke patients will either do tablet hand exercises plus standard physical therapy, or standard therapy alone. The goal is to see if the tablet games lead to better hand function and daily use.

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Active substance
interactive games on a smart tablet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, low-cost way to improve hand function after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 people. The games may not provide lasting benefits over standard therapy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Mar 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Forty chronic ischemic stroke patients from both sexes. 2. Their ages will range from 45 - 65 years old. 3. Stroke duration between six months and two years. 4. Spasticity grade of the upper limb is from 1+to 2 according to the Modified Ashworth scale. 5. MMSE score \> 24 to ensure adequate cognitive function for following instructions. 6. Patients with at least 20° of wrist flexion/extension and at least 10° of finger flexion and extension of the paretic limb. 7. Brunnstrom stages ≥ 4 were included 8. Medically stable patients. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Other neurological disorders (e.g.: Multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonism…etc). 2. Visual, auditory, and cognitive deficits. 3. Patients with psychological or sever cognitive disorders. 4. Patients with musculoskeletal problems (deformity or contracture). 5. Medically unstable and uncooperative patients.

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Conditions

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ischemic stroke stroke disorder

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Chronic stroke patients

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