NCT07456293

Brief Summary

Background: Hand dysfunction is one of the most disabling consequences of stroke and significantly limits independence in activities of daily living. Recovery of fine hand function remains incomplete in many patients despite conventional rehabilitation. By facilitating muscle activation and promoting neuroplasticity, Functional electrical stimulation (FES) has emerged as a promising intervention to enhance motor recovery. Objective: To investigate the effect of functional electrical stimulation on hand function in patients with subacute stroke.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
2mo left

Started Apr 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress43%
Apr 2026Aug 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 1, 2026

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 6, 2026

Completed
26 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2026

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2026

Last Updated

March 9, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

March 1, 2026

Last Update Submit

March 5, 2026

Conditions

Functional Electrical Stimulation

Keywords

Functional electrical stimulationStrokeHand functions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • hand held dynamometer

    1/ Participants were instructed to perform a maximal voluntary grip with the affected hand. Measurements were recorded in kilograms, and the highest value obtained from repeated trials was used for analysis.

    2 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Conventional physiotherapy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Conventional physiotherapy

Other: Conventional physiotherapy

Functional electrical stimulation

EXPERIMENTAL

Functional electrical stimulation (FES)

Device: functional electrical stimulation

Interventions

functional electrical stimulationDEVICE

this a device applied on specific muscles aiming to improve the hand functions

Functional electrical stimulation
Conventional physiotherapyOTHER

Conventional physiotherapy program including range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, and functional training for the upper limb.

Conventional physiotherapy

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Weeks - 60 Weeks
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • subacute stage stroke ischemic or hemorrage stroke age 40 to 60 years

You may not qualify if:

  • sever cognitive impairment sever spasticity

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Faculty of physical therapy Cairo univer

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 2469, Egypt

RECRUITING

Faculty of physical therapy

Cairo, Egypt, 11432, Egypt

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Central Study Contacts

mostafa abdallah shatra, physiotherapist

CONTACT

+201554881017mostafashatara11@gmail.com

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
physiotherapist

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 1, 2026

First Posted

March 6, 2026

Study Start

April 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2026

Last Updated

March 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Locations

EG(2)