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Robots vs electricity vs therapy: which best restores hand movement after spinal injury?

NCT ID NCT06912217

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested three different rehabilitation approaches—robotic rehabilitation, functional electrical stimulation (FES), and occupational therapy—to see which works best for improving hand and arm function in people with tetraplegia (paralysis of all four limbs) due to spinal cord injury. Thirty adults with incomplete tetraplegia took part. The goal is to help doctors personalize rehab plans to maximize independence.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors choose the best rehab method to improve hand and arm function in people with tetraplegia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares existing therapies, not a new breakthrough treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Incomplete tetraplegia * No cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Exam score ≥25) * No significant visual deficits * Ability to sit upright for at least 30 minutes * No prior exposure to these treatments in the last six months Exclusion Criteria: * Severe upper extremity spasticity (MAS score 3-4) * Severe shoulder pain or joint ROM restriction (\>50%) * Pre-existing neurological, rheumatological, or orthopedic conditions affecting upper extremity * Severe cardiovascular disease * Uncontrolled aggressive behavior * Open wounds or infections at application sites * Aphasia affecting comprehension * Active deep vein thrombosis or thrombophlebitis in the upper extremity * History of epilepsy or cyber disease

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Conditions

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quadriplegia spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Tetraplegia/tetraparesis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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