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Robot and Brain Technology to Help Recover Arm Movement After Stroke

Plain-English translation of NCT06753006 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated January 2025 · Translation generated July 2026 · How we translate trials

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This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This trial is testing a new way to help people recover arm movement after a stroke using three cutting-edge technologies working together: a robotic arm support, a brain-computer interface that reads your thoughts to control the robot, and virtual reality. Researchers want to see if this combined approach helps people regain arm function better than standard rehabilitation alone, and whether involving both your healthy and affected arm produces better results.

After a stroke, many people struggle to regain full use of their arms, and current rehabilitation methods have limits. This trial explores whether new technologies that directly engage your brain's movement signals and provide immersive practice through virtual reality could accelerate recovery and help patients achieve greater independence.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are between 18 and 80 years old and had your stroke within the past 6 months
you have been diagnosed with acute stroke confirmed by MRI or CT scan
you have upper limb weakness (partial to severe paralysis in your arm) from the stroke
you are motivated to participate in rehabilitation and able to follow study instructions
you have sufficient cognitive ability to understand and consent to the study

You likely don't qualify if…

you have significant cognitive impairment or severe depression affecting your ability to participate
you have pre-existing conditions affecting arm strength or movement (such as Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, or advanced arthritis)
you have had a heart attack, unstable chest pain, or another stroke in the past month
you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device
you have severe vision problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, epilepsy, or active skin conditions at the scalp where electrodes would be placed

What participation looks like

You would receive standard stroke rehabilitation (14–21 days) plus 10–12 additional sessions using the robotic simulator. During each session, you would wear a robotic device on your affected arm and electrodes on your scalp that read your brain signals. You would imagine moving your arm (and possibly both arms, depending on your group) to control the robot and complete game-like tasks in a virtual reality environment. Sessions would take place over the course of your early rehabilitation period, and researchers would test your arm strength and function throughout to measure improvement.

Robot and Brain Technology to Help Recover Arm Movement After Stroke

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

Trial locations(1 site)