Plain-English translation of NCT07576465 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 new approach to help people recover arm and hand function after stroke. The treatment combines two techniques: synergy-based motor therapy (which retrains your brain to control arm movements naturally) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (which uses gentle electrical pulses to activate weak muscles). The study will compare this combined approach to standard physical therapy to see which works better.
After a stroke, many people lose the ability to move and control their arms and hands, making simple daily tasks like eating, dressing, or holding objects very difficult. While existing treatments help, researchers believe combining brain retraining with electrical muscle stimulation may offer even better results by addressing both how the brain controls movement and how muscles respond.
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You would be randomly assigned to receive either the new combined treatment or standard physical therapy. The trial will involve multiple visits where you receive your assigned therapy sessions focused on improving your arm and hand function. Throughout the study, your progress will be measured using movement tests and functional assessments to see how much improvement you gain with your assigned treatment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 19, 2026 · Not medical advice
Pakistan
Sponsor
Riphah International University
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
April 2026
Primary completion
July 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
50 Months – 65 Months
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Imran Amjad
Riphah International University
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