Plain-English translation of NCT04752319 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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 BreEStim, a new type of electrical stimulation device that you control with your breathing to help improve hand function after a stroke. The device sends mild electrical pulses to your fingers while you breathe intentionally, which may help reduce stiffness and improve how your hand works. Researchers want to see if this breathing-controlled approach works better than regular electrical stimulation alone.
After a stroke, many people develop stiffness and weakness in their hand and fingers that makes everyday activities difficult. This trial exists to test whether combining breathing control with electrical stimulation could be a better way to reduce that stiffness and help people regain more hand function.
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You would receive the BreEStim treatment, where a device delivers electrical stimulation to your hand while you practice controlled breathing exercises. The trial will compare how well this breathing-controlled approach works compared to standard electrical stimulation without the breathing component. The study is small (only 4 participants total) and focuses on testing the approach in people with moderate hand impairment from long-term stroke.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Enrollment target
~4 participants
Started
September 2025
Primary completion
April 2027
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Sheng Li, MD, PhD
University of Texas
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