Pilot Trial of Robotic Hand Therapy After Stroke (NCT07706621) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pilot Trial of Robotic Hand Therapy After Stroke
Canada20 participantsStarted 2026-08-01
Plain-language summary
This pilot study will test whether the GRIP program-a soft robotic glove with virtual-reality training-can improve hand and arm function in adults undergoing inpatient rehabilitation after a recent stroke. About 20 participants will be randomly assigned to either the GRIP program or action-observation therapy with education, in addition to usual care. The study will assess motor improvement, safety, and acceptability over approximately six weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* First unilateral stroke (\<6-month post-stroke at enrollment)
* ≥18 years old
* Hand sensorimotor impairments
* Able to understand and follow a two-step instruction
* Admitted to the rehabilitation center and participating in the stroke program
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe spasticity (score ≥3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale)
* Unilateral spatial neglect
* Moderate to severe hand pain
* Significant motor impairment of the fingers (active finger flexion/extension less than 10°)
* Any medical condition that may interfere with participation
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity (FMA-UE)
Timeframe: At enrollment , post-intervention (at 2 weeks), and 1 month follow-up (at 6 weeks)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07706621
SponsorCentre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal