Recruiting

MyHand

Sponsor:

Columbia University

Code:

NCT04436042

Conditions

Stroke

Hemiparesis

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Interventions

MyHand Device

Study Details

Brief summary:

This study is designed to further develop and test the hardware and software components of the MyHand device based on user feedback and results from our pilot study. The goal is to refine the device so that is more effective and easier for stroke patients to use to increase their hand function.

Conditions

Stroke

Hemiparesis

Study ID

NCT04436042

Start date

Mar 6, 2020

Status verified date

Apr, 2026

Completion date

Jan, 2029

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Jan, 2028

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults over 18 years old
  • History of stroke(s) with most recent stroke at least six months ago
  • Upper extremity weakness with impaired ability to complete daily activities with affected hand
  • Full passive range of motion in all digits
  • Intact cognition to follow directions
  • Gross control of proximal upper extremity musculature

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Other neurological conditions besides stroke
  • Other orthopedic conditions to affected upper extremity
  • Significant spasticity in affected upper extremity that impairs device fit

Study Design

Enrollment

60 participants

Anticipated

Intervention Model

Single group

Primary purpose

Other

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

experimental: MyHand Treatment

Participants will use the MyHand device during repetitive grasp and release tasks.

Interventions

MyHand Device

These subjects may be asked to attend 1-40 sessions (approximately 90 mins) to trial a variety of device controls and/or components.

Primary outcome measure

  • Device Usability and Utility Questionnaire Score [ Time Frame: Up to 1 year at study completion ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Central contacts

Carley Teachout, MS

212-305-6722ct3351@cumc.columbia.edu

Joel Stein, MD

212-305-4818

Locations

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Recruiting

New York, New York, United States, 10032

Contacts

Carley Teachout, MS

212-305-6722ct3351@cumc.columbia.edu

More Information

Sponsor

Columbia University

Last update posted

Apr 13, 2026

Last verified

Apr, 2026

Keywords

  • Stroke
  • Rehabilitation
  • Hemiparesis
  • Robotics

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-09-10. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by Columbia University on 2026-04-13.