Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 18 to 90

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 typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorSwiss Federal Institute of Technology
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Brissago and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 4, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2030
Study endsDecember 30, 2030
Registry record updatedSeptember 17, 2026
Trial IDNCT06725784 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

  • Clinica Hildebrand Centro di riabilitazione Brissago
    Brissago, Switzerland
    Recruiting
  • Clinica Hildebrand Centro Ambulatoriale Lugano
    Lugano, Switzerland
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.