Robot-assisted rehabilitation for upper limb recovery
Official title: Feasibility and Cost of Robot-assisted Upper Limb Rehabilitation With Different Levels of Supervision: an Interventional Study
Run by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology · NCT06725784 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a robot-assisted therapy device can help people with upper limb movement problems recover better and if it can be used easily in rehab clinics.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Brissago and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 4, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2030 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | September 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06725784 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 to 90 with upper limb deficits resulting from various medical conditions that could benefit from robotic therapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with pathologies that interfere with training using the ReHandyBot may not receive any benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of using the ReHandyBot, a robot-assisted rehabilitation device, for patients with upper limb sensorimotor deficits. The device allows patients to engage in therapy with minimal to no supervision, potentially increasing the therapy dose while reducing the need for additional resources. The study aims to assess how well the ReHandyBot can be integrated into rehabilitation clinics and perform a cost-benefit analysis comparing different levels of supervision during therapy. Additionally, it will investigate the intensity of use and the effectiveness of the therapy in improving patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance rehabilitation outcomes for patients with upper limb impairments, leading to improved independence in daily activities.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using robotic-assisted therapy for rehabilitation, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Informed Consent signed by the subject. * Female and male patients between 18 and 90 years old * Presence of an upper limb deficit derived from any disease or event that, according to the responsible clinicians, could be improved by therapy with ReHandyBot. Exclusion Criteria: * Pathologies that may interfere with the training with ReHandyBot.
Where it's running
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Clinica Hildebrand Centro di riabilitazione Brissago
Brissago, Switzerland Recruiting -
Clinica Hildebrand Centro Ambulatoriale Lugano
Lugano, Switzerland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Giada Devittori, Dr.
- Email: giada.devittori@hest.ethz.ch
- Phone: 0041445107234
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.