Stroke Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are 18 years of age or older
- People who are willing and able to give written consent and follow the study procedures
- People who had a stroke at least 6 months ago
- People who have weakness or paralysis on one side of the body as a result of a stroke
- People who score below 35 on a standard arm movement and function test called the Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment (confirm with trial site)
- People who are not currently receiving regular occupational therapy services
- People who have been cleared by their doctor to take part in the study
- People who have at least a basic understanding of English
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have had a Botox injection in the affected arm or hand within the last 4 months
- People who have very severe muscle stiffness (a score of 4 on the Modified Ashworth Scale) in any joint of the affected arm (confirm with trial site)
- People who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- People who have an implanted heart device such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, or heart assist device, or an implanted pump for muscle stiffness, or cochlear implants
- People who have bone fractures that have not yet healed
- People who have severe tightening or locking of the joints in their arms that limits movement
- People who currently have cancer, or who have been in cancer remission for less than 5 years
- People who have a joint, bone, or muscle condition, injury, or surgery that would affect their ability to use their arms
- People who have had a procedure or surgery on the spinal cord within the past year
- People who have a traumatic brain injury or other neurological condition that could affect the study
- People who have had a skull fracture within the past 6 months
- People who do not speak English
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Fugl-Meyer Test of Upper Extremity Function (FMUE); Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS); Grip Strength; Chedoke Arm & Hand Activity Index (CAHAI-9); Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 27 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.