Testing two finger-assist devices in people recovering from stroke
Tests two assistive devices helping finger movement in stroke survivors and control adults.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Assistance Delivery and Muscle Coordination
Key facts
- Where
- Washington D.C., United StatesSee the site
- Phase
- Early phase 1
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 20 and 80 years old?
Source: NCT07011173, who can take part
Where in United States
- Catholic University of AmericaWashington D.C., United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- The Catholic University of America
- Trial code
- NCT07011173
- Record updated
- 15 July 2026
- Original description
The experiment will be conducted with 15 chronic stroke survivors and 15 control subjects. Subjects will perform extension movements of the index finger of their more-impaired (stroke) or nondominant (control) hand under two different assistance types: end-effector assistance and exotendon assistance. For each assistance type, unassisted movements will be performed before and after the assistance. Subjects will be randomly assigned into two groups (A and B), who will receive the assistance in a different order. The finger movements and muscle activation patterns will be recorded during movements.Read full original descriptionShow less
Assistance Delivery and Muscle Coordination
The experiment will be conducted with 15 chronic stroke survivors and 15 control subjects. Subjects will perform extension movements of the index finger of their more-impaired (stroke) or nondominant (control) hand under two different assistance types: end-effector assistance and exotendon assistance. For each assistance type, unassisted movements will be performed before and after the assistance. Subjects will be randomly assigned into two groups (A and B), who will receive the assistance in a different order. The finger movements and muscle activation patterns will be recorded during movements.
Inclusion: Age: 18 - 70 years old; First-ever unilateral cortical stroke with resultant hemiparesis at least 6 months prior to the experimental testing; Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Section 31 - 55.
Exclusion: Presence of concurrent severe medical illness; Musculoskeletal injuries (e.g., fracture) or medical complications (e.g., severe cardiovascular disease); Pain in hand or arm with movements; Loss of voluntary control of fingers and thumb; Inability to provide informed consent.