Tests robotic hand training with and without mental imagery after stroke
Tests robotic hand training, with or without mental imagery, in adults with chronic stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effects of Mental Imagery Training Combined With Task Oriented Training by EMG-Driven Soft Robotic Hand Stroke in Stroke
Key facts
- Where
- Rawalpindi, PakistanSee the site
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- Are you between 18 and 70 years old?
Source: NCT07629011, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- Railway General HospitalRawalpindi, PakistanTaking 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?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT07629011
- Record updated
- 5 June 2026
- Original description
This randomized controlled trial is to determine the effects of robotic hand training in improving upper limb motor function and coordination with and without mental imagery training in chronic stroke patientsRead full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Mental Imagery Training Combined With Task Oriented Training by EMG-Driven Soft Robotic Hand Stroke in Stroke
This randomized controlled trial is to determine the effects of robotic hand training in improving upper limb motor function and coordination with and without mental imagery training in chronic stroke patients
Inclusion: Participants clinically diagnosed with stroke in chronic stage (6 months after the onset of stroke) with a pure unilateral motor paresis after stroke; 18-70 years of age; Sufficient cognition to follow simple instructions and understand the content and purpose of study (MMSE score 28); Able to sit up for at least 45 minutes; Detectable residual signals from the affected side's Flexor digitorum (FD) and Extensor Digitorum (ED) muscles; Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) score of finger extensor less than or to 3; Ability to provide informed consent.
Exclusion: Any additional medical or psychological condition affecting their ability to comply with the study protocol; History of other neurological disease or psychiatric disorders, including alcoholism and substance abuse; Patients with severe dysphasia with inadequate communication.