NCT07456293

Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Hand Functions in Stroke Patients

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Weeks – 60 Weeks
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Background: Hand dysfunction is one of the most disabling consequences of stroke and significantly limits independence in activities of daily living. Recovery of fine hand function remains incomplete in many patients despite conventional rehabilitation. By facilitating muscle activation and promoting neuroplasticity, Functional electrical stimulation (FES) has emerged as a promising intervention to enhance motor recovery. Objective: To investigate the effect of functional electrical stimulation on hand function in patients with subacute stroke.

Conditions

• Functional Electrical Stimulation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	functional electrical stimulation	this a device applied on specific muscles aiming to improve the hand functions
OTHER	Conventional physiotherapy	Conventional physiotherapy program including range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, and functional training for the upper limb.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-04-01
• Primary completion: 2026-08-01
• Completion: 2026-08-01
• First posted: 2026-03-06
• Last updated: 2026-03-09

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Egypt