Pilot Trial of Robotic Hand Therapy After Stroke
Opening soon NCT07706621
Run by Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal · for 18 and older · All sexes
What this study is about
This pilot study will test whether the GRIP program-a soft robotic glove with virtual-reality training-can improve hand and arm function in adults undergoing inpatient rehabilitation after a recent stroke. About 20 participants will be randomly assigned to either the GRIP program or action-observation therapy with education, in addition to usual care. The study will assess motor improvement, safety, and acceptability over approximately six weeks.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- First unilateral stroke (<6-month post-stroke at enrollment)
- ≥18 years old
- Hand sensorimotor impairments
- Able to understand and follow a two-step instruction
- Admitted to the rehabilitation center and participating in the stroke program
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- Severe spasticity (score ≥3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale)
- Unilateral spatial neglect
- Moderate to severe hand pain
- Significant motor impairment of the fingers (active finger flexion/extension less than 10°)
- Any medical condition that may interfere with participation
Where this trial is running
- Institut de réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay-de-Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Who to contact
Johanne Higgins, PhD · 514 343-6111 · johanne.higgins@umontreal.ca
It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT07706621.
Verify everything on the official ClinicalTrials.gov record. Page updated July 2026.