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Hand Exoskeleton Training Study

Home Training for Upper Limb Stroke Rehabilitation Using a Hand Exoskeleton

Who can join

Ages 21 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age of 21 or older
* diagnosis of stroke more than 6 months prior confirmed from MRI or CT
* voluntary hand activity (score of 1 or more, finger extension item, Fugl-Meyer Test)
* adequate cognitive status
* Impaired ability to open affected hand

Exclusion Criteria:

* hemispatial neglect
* severe sensory loss (2 or more on the sensory item, NIH Stroke Scale/Score)
* receiving or planning to receive antispasticity medications during enrollment into the study
* less than full passive range of motion in finger joints
* receiving physical or occupational therapy outside of study protocols
* have excessive pain in any joint of the affected extremity that could limit ability to cooperate with the protocols

About the study

The goal of this study is to evaluate the HandMATE device's effectiveness in the rehabilitation of stroke patients and asses if the HandMATE application is received well by stroke survivors.

Participants will use the HandMate device in clinic and in the home. They will also complete clinical upper extremity assessments.

What is being tested

• HandMate (device)

Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute · Participants: 15 · Started: Jan 4, 2022

Contact the study team

• Megan L Grainger · Phone: 2028771464

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06786858

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Stroke

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 29, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.