Stroke Motor Recovery for the Hand and Fingers (NCT06604143)
Discovering the Potential for Motor Recovery in People Living With Stroke
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two rehabilitation methods to improve finger movements in people who have had a stroke. The main question it aims to answer is which of these two training methods leads to the most improvement: 1. Teaching people to reach their movement goals using any strategies they like. 2. Teaching people to improve their movement technique and avoid compensatory strategies. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. The second goal is to find out who might benefit more from each method. Some people with stroke may rely on compensatory strategies due to severe impairment, while others with milder strokes might benefit more from techniques that enhance movement quality. The third goal is to take pictures of the brain to see how it changes with each method. This will help researchers understand how the brain adapts after a stroke and could lead to treatments that target the brain directly. Participants will: 1. Visit the lab for clinical and research assessments on weeks 1, 4, 5, and 15. 2. Complete 10 days of piano training. 3. Undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans twice, once in week 1 and once in week 4.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Toronto — Toronto, Ontario
Age range: 19 Years to 80 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Quality Training (BEHAVIORAL)
- Goal Training (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)
- University of Toronto — Toronto, Ontario
- Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital — Laval, Quebec
- University Institute for Physical Impairment Rehabilitation of Montreal (IURDPM) — Montreal, Quebec
- Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Center — Montreal, Quebec
- Jewish General Hopsital — Montreal, Quebec
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (416) 946-5394
Email: JOYCELYNN.CHEN@UTORONTO.CA
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.