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Hemiplegia

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Clinical Trial Landscape

Clinical Trials for Hemiplegia

17 trials tracked for Hemiplegia: 1 in phase 3 or 4.

17Trials tracked
1Phase 3 & 4
0Recruiting
0With published results
Phase distribution
Phase 3 1 Phase 2 2 Phase 1 1 Other / NA 13
  1. Phase 3 Assisted Movement Neuro-rehabilitation: VA Multi-site Clinical Trial Completed
  2. Phase 2 Treatments for Recovery of Hand Function in Acute Stroke Survivors Completed
  3. Phase 2 Post Stroke Hand Functions: Bilateral Movements and Electrical Stimulation Treatments Completed
  4. Phase 1 CIMT and taVNS for Hemiplegia in Infants Completed
  5. N/A Neural Prostheses and Gait Performance: Model-Based Strategies Completed
  6. N/A Therapies for Recovery of Hand Function After Stroke Completed
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  1. N/A Effects Of Sensory Training and Electrical Stimulation on Sole of The Foot Sensations in Patients With Acute Hemiplegia Completed
  2. N/A Constraint-induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and Bimanual Training (HABIT) in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy Completed
  3. N/A Rotator Cuff Tears in Hemiplegic Shoulder Completed
  4. N/A New Technologies in the Rehabilitation of Chronic Stroke Completed
  5. N/A Intensive Unimanual (CIMT) and Bimanual Training (HABIT) in Children With Hemiplegia Completed
  6. N/A Electrical Stimulation for Recovery of Hand Function in Chronic Stroke Survivors Completed
  7. N/A Functional Electrical Stimulation for Footdrop in Hemiparesis Completed
  8. N/A Evaluating the Indego Exoskeleton for Persons With Hemiplegia Due to CVA Completed
  9. N/A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Implantation of the ActiGait Drop Foot Stimulator System Completed
  10. N/A Contralaterally Controlled FES of Arm & Hand for Subacute Stroke Rehabilitation Completed
  11. N/A Effects of Two Different Types of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Gait Outcomes in Patients With Subacute Stroke. Completed

Showing the 17 most-cited and recently-updated of 17 trials. Browse the full registry →

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Meta-analysis shows semi-immersive VR improves hand function in post-stroke patients with over 12 hours of therapy
Neurology Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis shows semi-immersive VR improves hand function in post-stroke patients with over 12 hours of therapy Virtual Reality Therapy Improves Hand Function After Stroke
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated virtual reality therapy for patients with hemiplegia after stroke.
A meta-analysis of trials shows virtual reality therapy significantly improves hand function in stroke patients, especially with longer trea…
May 1, 2026
Action observation combined with virtual reality improves paretic hand function in poststroke adults with hemiplegia
Neurology RCT
Action observation combined with virtual reality improves paretic hand function in poststroke adults with hemiplegia Action observation plus virtual reality boosts hand recovery after stroke
This randomized controlled trial evaluated poststroke adults with hemiplegia in inpatient rehabilitation centers in Italy.
Adding action observation to virtual reality training helped poststroke adults regain better hand function than virtual reality alone in thi…
May 1, 2026
Acupuncture plus robot therapy improves motor function in subacute stroke hemiplegia per meta-analysis
Neurology Meta-analysis
Acupuncture plus robot therapy improves motor function in subacute stroke hemiplegia per meta-analysis Combining Acupuncture and Robots Boosts Stroke Recovery
A meta-analysis of 20 RCTs (1,594 patients) found combined acupuncture and rehabilitation robot therapy superior to control for improving up…
Adding acupuncture to robot therapy helps stroke patients move better than robots alone, speeding recovery for those with paralysis after a …
Frontiers Apr 10, 2026
Bilateral training shows greater motor recovery than conventional therapy in subacute stroke patients
Neurology RCT
Bilateral training shows greater motor recovery than conventional therapy in subacute stroke patients Small study finds bilateral training may help stroke patients' motor recovery
A randomized trial in 40 subacute stroke patients compared comprehensive bilateral training to conventional physiotherapy over 6 weeks.
Stroke patients who did physical therapy on both sides, not just the weakened one, saw slightly better leg recovery in a small trial.
Apr 3, 2026

Questions about Hemiplegia

Can robot therapy and acupuncture improve motor skills for those with hemiplegia?

Combining acupuncture with robot therapy has been shown to improve motor function and daily activities for people with hemiplegia after a stroke.

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Can action observation in virtual reality help paretic hands in hemiplegia?

Combining action observation with virtual reality (VR) can lead to greater improvements in paretic hand function compared to using virtual reality alone.

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Is bilateral training better than standard therapy for recovering from hemiplegia?

Bilateral training, which involves exercising both sides of the body, has shown greater motor recovery results than conventional therapy for patients with hemiplegia.

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Can virtual reality help improve hand function for people with hemiplegia?

Yes, virtual reality can improve hand function in people with hemiplegia, especially when combined with other therapies and practiced for over 12 hours.

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