Testing electrical stimulation with a robot to help arm recovery after stroke
Tests electrical stimulation and a rehabilitation robot for arm function in chronic stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effects of Combined Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Robot and Trans-Spinal Electrical Stimulation in Poststroke Rehabilitation
Key facts
- Where
- Hong Kong, Hong KongSee the site
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Source: NCT07112911, who can take part
Where in Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong Kong, Hong KongTaking people
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- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
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Trial details
- Who runs it
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Trial code
- NCT07112911
- Record updated
- 22 June 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical efficacy and neurological progress of combined training using trans-spinal electrical stimulation (tsES) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)-driven robotics on upper limb rehabilitation after strokeRead full original descriptionShow less
Restoring Functional Capacity of the Upper Extremity Using Combined Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Robot and Trans-Spinal Electrical Stimulation in Individuals With Chronic Stroke
The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical efficacy and neurological progress of combined training using trans-spinal electrical stimulation (tsES) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)-driven robotics on upper limb rehabilitation after stroke
Inclusion: Subjects in the chronic stage (start from 6 months after the onset of stroke) with a pure unilateral motor paresis after a stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic); Sufficient cognition to follow simple instructions as well as understand the content and purpose of the experiment (Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score>23); Be able to sit up for 60 minutes (with or without assistance); Muscle strength graded from 1 to 3 in biceps brachii, triceps brachii, extensor carpi radialis, flexor carpi radialis, and abductor pollicis brevis in the affected side; The voluntary electromyographic signals of the wrist extensor and wrist flexor muscle groups can be detected.
Exclusion: involved in drug studies, other clinical trials, or concurrent medication/occupational/physical treatments on the upper limb; Patients with secondary stroke; Any additional medical or psychological condition affecting their ability to comply with the study protocol; History of other neurological disease, psychiatric disorder, including alcoholism and substance abuse; epilepsy; skin disease at the area of the electrodes; High hypertension and cannot maintain normal blood pressure despite daily intake of antihypertensive medication; Severe dysphasia (either expressive or comprehensive) with inadequate communication; currently pregnant; pacemaker implantation or deep brain stimulation.