Functional Electrical StimulationNCT07456293
Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Hand Functions in Stroke Patients
A study testing functional electrical stimulation and Conventional physiotherapy in people with Functional Electrical Stimulation, run by Cairo University at 2 sites in Egypt.
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 60 weeksHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Functional Electrical Stimulation
- What is being tested?
- functional electrical stimulation and Conventional physiotherapy
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2026to 1 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 40 to 60 weeks
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- subacute stage stroke ischemic or hemorrage stroke age 40 to 60 years
Who cannot join
- sever cognitive impairment sever spasticity
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Faculty of physical therapy Cairo univer
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 2469
+201554881017, mostafashatara11@gmail.com
- Recruiting
Faculty of physical therapy
Cairo, Egypt, 11432
Faculty of physical therapy Cairo Faculty of physical therapy Cairo University, Physiotherapy, 0237617691, Info@pt.cu.edu.eg
Faculty of physical therapy Cairo Faculty of physical therapy Cairo university, 0237617691, Info@pt.cu.edu.eg
About this study
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
- Being tested
- functional electrical stimulation, Conventional physiotherapy
- Keywords
- Functional electrical stimulation, Stroke, Hand functions
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
functional electrical stimulationDevice
this a device applied on specific muscles aiming to improve the hand functions
Conventional physiotherapyOther
Conventional physiotherapy program including range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, and functional training for the upper limb.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional physiotherapy | Active comparator | Conventional physiotherapy Receives: Other: Conventional physiotherapy |
| Functional electrical stimulation | Experimental | Functional electrical stimulation (FES) Receives: Device: functional electrical stimulation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
hand held dynamometer
1/ Participants were instructed to perform a maximal voluntary grip with the affected hand. Measurements were recorded in kilograms, and the highest value obtained from repeated trials was used for analysis.
Measured: 2 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Mar 2026
- Study start1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Functional Electrical StimulationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mostafa shatra, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07456293
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/005864/5/2025
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 1 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 9 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Hand Functions in Stroke Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07456293
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/005864/5/2025
- Conditions
- Functional Electrical Stimulation
- Keywords
- Functional electrical stimulation, Stroke, Hand functions
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional physiotherapy | Active comparator | Other: Conventional physiotherapyConventional physiotherapy |
| Functional electrical stimulation | Experimental | Device: functional electrical stimulationFunctional electrical stimulation (FES) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 60 weeks
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- subacute stage stroke ischemic or hemorrage stroke age 40 to 60 years
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- sever cognitive impairment sever spasticity
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| functional electrical stimulationthis a device applied on specific muscles aiming to improve the hand functions | Device | Functional electrical stimulation |
| Conventional physiotherapyConventional physiotherapy program including range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, and functional training for the upper limb. | Other | Conventional physiotherapy |
Primary outcome
hand held dynamometer
Time frame: 2 weeks
1/ Participants were instructed to perform a maximal voluntary grip with the affected hand. Measurements were recorded in kilograms, and the highest value obtained from repeated trials was used for analysis.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing functional electrical stimulation and Conventional physiotherapy in people with Functional Electrical Stimulation, run by Cairo University at 2 sites in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact mostafa abdallah shatra, physiotherapist (+201554881017, mostafashatara11@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
hand held dynamometer (time frame: 2 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Mar 2026.