Plain-English translation of NCT06786858 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 a wearable device called HandMate that fits on your hand to help you regain movement and function after a stroke. The device is designed to be used at home, which means you can do more therapy sessions without traveling to a clinic or paying for as many therapist visits. Researchers want to see if this device can help stroke survivors use their hands more independently in daily life.
Many stroke survivors struggle to regain full hand and finger movement, which makes everyday tasks difficult. Most rehabilitation requires frequent visits to a therapist, which is expensive and time-consuming. This trial exists to see if a device you can use at home could make therapy more accessible, more affordable, and more effective for stroke recovery.
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You would be fitted with the HandMate device and trained on how to use it at home for your rehabilitation. The study involves training sessions with the device designed to help improve your hand opening and movement. This allows you to do therapy at your own pace and schedule while researchers monitor how well the device works for regaining hand function.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 15, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Medstar Health Research Institute
Enrollment target
~15 participants
Started
January 2022
Primary completion
January 2024
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
21 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2025.
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Central contact
Megan L Grainger
MedStar RI
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