fNIRS/HEG neurofeedback to improve hand function after stroke

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, randomized, single-blind interventional study enrolling 30 adults in the early subacute phase (≤3 months) after a first ischemic stroke with upper limb paresis (Brunnstrom stages 2–4). Participants are randomized 1:1 to standard rehabilitation or to standard rehabilitation supplemented with HEG/fNIRS neurofeedback using new hand-therapy software. During neurofeedback sessions patients focus on a presented task and when a predefined concentration threshold is reached the software triggers a virtual hand performing finger flexion to reinforce motor activation. Outcomes will compare hand and upper limb recovery between groups, with eligibility requiring age 18–70, MMSE >24, ability to sit independently, and no unstable medical or visual field conditions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* individuals with hemiparesis after a first ischemic stroke,
* subacute stroke period (no longer than 3 months),
* upper limb paresis rated 2-4 by Brunnstrom recovery stages,
* participants aged 18 to 70 years,
* consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* unstable general condition,
* visual field disorders,
* inability to sit independently,
* cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination, MMSE \> 24).

Where it's running

• University of Rzeszów
  Rzeszów, Poland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Agnieszka Guzik
• Email: aguzik@ur.edu.pl
• Phone: +48 17 851 8965

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.