Robot-assisted hand movement training after stroke
Official title: Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Hand Movement Training After Stroke
Funded at University of California-Irvine · NIH-11450292 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study testing a robotic hand training program to help people recover hand movement after a stroke.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | March 12, 2010 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $339,932 |
| NIH project number | 2R01HD062744-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11450292 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults who have experienced a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) and have impairments in finger proprioception or hand movement may be eligible.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without measurable finger proprioceptive deficits or those without stroke-related hand impairment may derive little or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project looks at how people regain hand movement after a stroke using robotic training. Researchers have already tried standard robotic finger training and found that proprioception (how the finger feels and positions itself) influences benefit. They developed Propriopixel Training, which adds robot-generated proprioceptive cues to focus attention on sensing finger position. The study explores how behavioral and brain factors affect how well this robotic approach works and aims to design more effective rehabilitation tools for stroke survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to more effective robotic therapies that improve hand function after stroke.
How similar studies have gone: Past studies suggest that tailoring robotic training to proprioceptive deficits can improve outcomes for some stroke patients.
Where this research is happening
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reinkensmeyer, David Jay — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Reinkensmeyer, David Jay
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.