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Light-Based Hand Training Plus Physical Therapy After Stroke

Plain-English translation of NCT07055945 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated September 2025 · Translation generated June 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 training system called the Light Trainer—a light-based device controlled through a smartphone app—combined with standard physical therapy exercises. The study aims to see if this new approach helps stroke survivors recover better hand and arm function compared to physical therapy alone. Participants will play light-guided games on the device that gradually increase in difficulty to help retrain their motor skills.

Many stroke survivors struggle with hand and arm weakness or stiffness that makes daily activities difficult. While physical therapy helps, researchers want to know if adding interactive, game-based light training can improve recovery even more by engaging the brain and body in new ways.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are between 18 and 75 years old
you had your first stroke at least 6 months ago
you can stand on your own without help
your hand and arm have some basic movement and muscle control remaining
you score 24 or higher on a simple thinking and memory test
you have not received physical therapy in the past 6 months

You likely don't qualify if…

you are color blind or have vision loss from your stroke
you have had shoulder surgery or upper arm surgery in the past
you received botulinum toxin injections in your arm within the last 3 months
you have severe shoulder pain, shoulder dislocation, or stiffness in your hand or wrist
you have had a stroke affecting both sides of your body

What participation looks like

You will attend 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks at the clinic. Each session lasts about 60 minutes and includes standard physical therapy exercises plus 12 minutes of light-based training using the Light Trainer device. During the light training, you'll interact with colored laser lights on the system, progressing through games that get gradually harder as your skills improve. A comparison group will receive physical therapy alone so researchers can measure the difference the light training makes.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 22, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

Turkey (Türkiye)

Başkent University, Ankara, Türkiye