Mental imagery and robotic hand training after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether combining mental imagery practice with a robotic hand device can help improve hand function in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. The robotic hand reads signals from your arm muscles to help you practice controlled movements.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke at least 6 months ago with weakness on one side of your body
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You can follow simple instructions and have a clear mind (a brief thinking test will confirm this)
- You can sit upright for at least 45 minutes at a time
- Your finger and hand muscles still produce detectable electrical signals (the device needs to read these)
- Your hand stiffness is mild to moderate, not severe
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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