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Robot-Assisted Tai Chi for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients
NCT06897631 · Jing Tao · Updated 28 Jan 2026
- What is being tested
- Robot-Assisted Tai Chi Training; Conventional rehabilitation training
- For
- Stroke
- Kind of study
- Tests a treatment or device on volunteers. No drug phase (a device or procedure study).
- Who can join
- Ages 40 years to 80 years. About 120 people. The full rules are on the registry page.
- Where
- China (2 sites)
- When
- Starts or started 29 April 2025, ends 31 Dec 2026. Registered 27 March 2025.
- Results
- None posted yet.
In the researchers' words
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Tai Chi Training (RATT) versus conventional rehabilitation in improving upper limb motor function post-stroke, and to explore the neuromuscular mechanisms of RATT. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: 1. Robot-Assisted Tai Chi Training group: Participants will receive guided Tai Chi arm movements with robotic assistance to enhance coordination and strength. 2. Conventional rehabilitation group: Participants will perform standard exercises (e.g., stretching, repetitive task practice). Both groups will receive 60-minute sessions, administered 5 days a week, over 4 weeks. Researchers will measure improvements using clinical scales (e.g., Fugl-Meyer Assessment) and monitor safety.
Sites
- Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese MedicineFuzhou, Fujian, China
- The Third People's Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese MedicineFuzhou, Fujian, China