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Robot arm trainer could boost recovery for stroke and Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT07636538
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a robotic device designed to help people with stroke, Parkinson's disease, ALS, or mild cognitive impairment improve their arm and hand function. Thirty adults will receive standard rehabilitation, and half will also use the robot for up to 30 minutes per session. Researchers will check if the device is safe, easy to use, and whether it leads to better motor skills and quality of life compared to therapy alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- robotic rehabilitation device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a new, safe way to improve arm function and quality of life for people with neurological conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is an add-on to standard therapy, and its benefits beyond usual care are uncertain.
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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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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
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18 to 80 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged between 18 and 80 years. * Confirmed diagnosis of one of the following neurological conditions: stroke, Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). * Presence of upper limb motor impairment defined by QuickDASH scores ranging from 20 to 90. * Ability to understand and follow the study protocol instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairments that interfere with the ability to complete cognitive tests and self-assessment scales. * Individuals unable to provide informed consent. * Subjects with moderate to severe cognitive impairment, defined by an ECAS score lower than 81.92 (ALS patients) or a MoCA score between 18 and 25. * Physical conditions significantly limiting upper limb use (e.g., severe concomitant orthopedic disorders affecting shoulder movement). * Current or recent participation (within the previous three months) in other rehabilitation programs or interventions that could influence study outcomes. * Unstable health conditions that could make device use unsafe or inappropriate, including unstable medical conditions or severe visual impairments.
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