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Virtual Reality and Muscle Sensors for Stroke Arm Recovery

Plain-English translation of NCT07705256 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated September 2026 · Translation generated September 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 rehabilitation approach for people recovering from stroke or spinal cord injury who have weakness in their arm or hand. The system uses sensors on your skin to detect your muscle activity and provides visual feedback through virtual reality to help you practice arm movements. Some participants will also receive additional vibration feedback through a wearable device to help activate their muscles during training.

Many people recover some arm and hand function after stroke, but current rehabilitation methods have limitations. This trial explores whether combining muscle-sensing technology with virtual reality feedback could be a more effective way to help people regain movement and strength in their upper limbs.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are 18 years old or older
you have had a stroke within the last 2 weeks and have weakness in your arm or hand
you have enough cognitive ability to use the device and understand the training (your clinical team will assess this)
you can communicate in English well enough to participate in the training and answer assessment questions
you have significant weakness in your fingers or hand (less than 1 out of 5 strength on a standard muscle test)

You likely don't qualify if…

you are already enrolled in another rehabilitation trial or clinical trial that would conflict with this study
you have an unstable medical condition that makes it unsafe for you to participate right now
you have severe vision problems, blindness, or severe neglect that prevents you from seeing visual feedback on a screen
you have significant pain in your arm, wrist, or hand at rest
you have a pre-existing arm problem (such as fracture, arthritis, or nerve injury) that significantly limits movement or function

What participation looks like

If you qualify, you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one that receives visual feedback only, and one that receives visual feedback plus vibration feedback through a wearable device. You'll attend sessions where you practice arm movements while wearing muscle sensors and viewing a virtual reality display that responds to your muscle activity. The study will measure changes in your arm strength, movement, and function through standard rehabilitation assessments before, during, and after the training period.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Sep 17, 2026 · Not medical advice

Virtual Reality and Muscle Sensors for Stroke Arm Recovery

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

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