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Vibration therapy combined with hand exercises after stroke

Plain-English translation of NCT07558876 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated April 2026 · Translation generated August 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?

After a stroke, many people struggle with hand and arm function because their brain has trouble controlling these muscles and sensing where their hand is in space. This study is testing whether combining regular hand exercises with a special device that applies gentle vibration to the wrist muscles can help improve hand strength, feeling, and control better than exercises alone.

Standard hand exercises are helpful after stroke, but recovery can be limited. Researchers believe that vibration might help the brain 're-learn' how to control the hand by giving it extra sensory feedback during practice, similar to how a coach might guide your movements.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you had a stroke at least 3 months ago
you can sit up on your own and move your affected arm to perform daily tasks
you have mild to moderate weakness in your affected hand (muscle strength grade 3 or better)
you have difficulty sensing where your affected hand is without looking at it
you have normal or near-normal thinking and memory skills

You likely don't qualify if…

you had a stroke less than 3 months ago
you have had recent fractures, severe injuries, or surgery on your affected arm
you have received treatments like botulinum toxin injections or nerve blocks in the past 3 months
you have severe pain or sensitivity in your affected hand or have complex regional pain syndrome
you have medical conditions that make vibration therapy unsafe for you

What participation looks like

You will attend sessions twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting about 30 minutes. During each session, you'll perform functional hand exercises like reaching, grasping objects, and moving your wrist. Depending on which group you're assigned to, you may have a vibration device gently applied to your wrist during the exercises, or you'll do the exercises without the vibration. Your hand function, strength, sensation, and muscle tone will be measured before and after the 6-week program.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 12, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(2 sites)

South Korea

Cheongdam Hospital, Seoul

Sahmyook University, Seoul