Plain-English translation of NCT04436042 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Stroke research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing an improved version of the MyHand device, a robotic hand orthosis (a wearable device worn on the hand) designed to help stroke survivors regain gripping strength and control. Based on earlier research, the MyHand device has already shown promise in improving patients' ability to grasp objects. This updated version aims to make the device easier to use, more accurate, and able to help patients grasp a wider range of everyday objects.
After a stroke, many people lose the ability to grip and control their affected hand, making simple daily tasks like picking up a cup or holding a fork difficult or impossible. This trial exists to refine and test whether the improved MyHand device can help restore that lost function and make recovery more effective.
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You would visit the research site to use the MyHand device while performing repetitive gripping and releasing exercises. The researchers will work with you to make sure the device fits well, responds to your commands intuitively, and helps you practice grasping different types of objects. Throughout the trial, the team will assess how the device helps you with real-world functional tasks and everyday activities.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Columbia University
Collaborators
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
March 2020
Primary completion
January 2028
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2026.
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Central contact
Carley Teachout, MS
Columbia University
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