Plain-English translation of NCT06962397 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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After a stroke, many people struggle with numbness and weakness in their arms and hands, which makes everyday tasks like dressing or picking up objects difficult. This trial is testing a new approach called active touch sensory training that combines a tablet screen with gentle electrical stimulation delivered through surface electrodes on your finger. The goal is to see whether actively exploring virtual textures—feeling the difference between rough and smooth surfaces—can help your brain relearn how to sense and move your arm better.
Most stroke rehabilitation focuses on movement training alone, but sensation is equally important for controlling your hand and arm. Traditional sensory retraining often doesn't keep patients engaged long enough, and its benefits don't always last. This trial tests whether making sensory training interactive and game-like—by having you actively explore textures—could be more effective and keep you more motivated.
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If you are assigned to the experimental group, you will come to the clinic for a session where you use your finger to explore virtual textures displayed on a tablet screen. As your finger crosses invisible texture lines on the screen, you will feel gentle electrical pulses that create the sensation of moving across different surface textures. The training session consists of 180 practice trials organized into six blocks with breaks in between. Before and after the training, your sensation and hand function will be tested using standard assessments. The control group receives their usual stroke rehabilitation prescribed by their doctor.
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