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Comparison of EEG-Timed vs. Repetitive Robot Therapy for Chronic Stroke
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Summary
This clinical trial compares two types of robotic hand rehabilitation-brain wave (EEG)-timed therapy versus simple repetitive therapy-to see which is more effective for recovering hand function in patients with chronic stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either group and will attend sessions using a wearable robotic hand device while wearing an EEG cap. In the EEG-timed group, the robot assists hand movements when participants successfully imagine moving and create specific brain signals, whereas in the repetitive group, the robot moves the hand automatically at set intervals. Both groups will receive a matched dose of robotic training to ensure a fair comparison of how the brain and hand function respond to the therapy.
Official title: Exploratory Comparison of Movement Observation/Imagery-Timed Robot Activation and Repetitive Robot Activation on Training Effects and Neurophysiological Responses in Chronic Stroke Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-03-16
Completion Date
2028-12-31
Last Updated
2026-03-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
EEG-Timed Robot Operation
A wearable hand robot that activates in real-time when the patient successfully generates a specific brain signal (ERD) during movement observation and motor imagery.
Repetitive Robotic System
A wearable robotic hand that provides repetitive hand opening and closing movements at fixed intervals, without requiring EEG signal triggering.