Brace Therapy for Hand Recovery After Stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a custom brace (dynamic orthosis) combined with therapy can improve hand movement in people who had a stroke at least 3 months ago. It is designed for those whose arm has some recovery but still needs help with hand opening and grasping.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your stroke happened at least 3 months ago
- Your affected arm shows some movement (roughly stage II to IV on a common scale)
- You can lift your affected shoulder forward at least 45 degrees on your own
- Your affected hand is not already able to grasp and release a tennis ball 10 times in 2 minutes
- No severe joint stiffness or deformity in that hand that would prevent using a brace
- You do not have another neurological condition that affects movement, like Parkinson's disease
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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