New models could help robots assist stroke and MS patients
NCT ID NCT06608121
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study involved 32 adults with arm weakness from stroke, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury. Researchers measured how much force patients could voluntarily produce in their arms and used that data to build mathematical models. The goal is to use these models to improve rehabilitation and design robotic assistance that adapts to each person's remaining strength.
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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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32 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 18 and 85 * A patient who is a member or beneficiary of a social security scheme * Patients hospitalised at the Saint-Hélier rehabilitation centre for a stroke more than 15 days old, MS or SCI * Patients with a motor deficit ≤3/5 on the MRC (Medical Research Council) scale in both internal-external shoulder rotation and elbow flexion-extension. * Patient with voluntary consent to participate in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * Spasticity \>3/4 on the Aschworth scale in the shoulder abductor or elbow flexor muscles. * Cognitive impairment that may interfere with measurements (MOCA \< 20/30) * Presence of a pressure sore \> stage 2 at the ischial level * Recent trauma to limbs or spine * Decompensated heart disease or other unbalanced pathology which contraindicates or may hinder isokinetic testing. * Persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision * Pregnant women, women in labour or nursing mothers.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondation Saint-Hélier
Rennes, 35043, France
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