Mind over muscle: new device helps stroke survivors move again
NCT ID NCT04338971
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a device called IpsiHand that helps people who had a stroke regain movement in their arm and hand. The device reads brain waves through a special cap and moves the hand using a robotic brace. 24 stroke survivors used it for 12 weeks to see if it improved their motor function.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2017
- Finished
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Oct 2020
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * 6-months or more post stroke * Presentation of upper extremity hemiparesis or hemiplegia * Participants must english speaking * Demonstrate intact cognition to provide informed consent * Botox injections are allowed, and must continue regimen at regular intervals throughout the study Exclusion Criteria - * Not active in another clinical study * Not receiving formal therapy for the upper extremity * No use of other modalities or technologies to the upper extremity * Cognitive Impairment: Short Blessed Test Score 9 or above * Significant Spasticity: Modified Ashworth Scale score 3 or more at the elbow * Significant Hemispatial Neglect: Mesulam Cancellation Test 3 or more unilaterally * Insufficient Strength: Motricity Index score for shoulder abduction 18 - Any contractors of the affected upper extremity that would not allow the IpsiHand robotic exoskeleton to be worn comfortably and/or safely for device use
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Neurolutions
Santa Cruz, California, 95060, United States
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Neurolutions
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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