Robotic hands may help stroke survivors regain movement faster
NCT ID NCT07615569
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a robotic hand device can help people recovering from a stroke improve hand strength and dexterity better than standard physical therapy. Thirty adults with sub-acute stroke (2 weeks to 6 months post-stroke) will be randomly assigned to receive either robotic-assisted or conventional hand therapy for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in hand function, muscle strength, and daily living activities to see which approach works best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Robotic-assisted hand rehabilitation device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a more efficient way to restore hand function after stroke, potentially improving independence and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The robotic device may not outperform standard therapy, and individual responses can vary.
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Study facts
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- 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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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- 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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30 to 50 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: * Both male and female adults aged 30-50 years diagnosed with post-stroke spastic hemiplegia confirmed by a neurologist. * Stroke duration 2 weeks to 6 months (sub acute stage) with medically stable condition. * Presence of mild to moderate upper-limb spasticity using screening test(Modified Ashworth Scale score 1-3). * Ability to comprehend and follow simple verbal instructions using screening test (MMSE ≥ 24). Exclusion Criteria: * No history of upper-limb orthopedic surgery or botulinum toxin injections in the last 6 months. * History of recurrent or uncontrolled seizure disorders, progressive neurological diseases, or unstable cardiovascular conditions. * Participation in any intensive upper-limb rehabilitation program (CIMT, bimanual training, task-specific training, robotic therapy, FES therapy) within the past 6 months. * Comorbid conditions affecting upper-limb function (fractures, severe arthritis, peripheral nerve injuries).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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