Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Hand Functions in Stroke Patients

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Functional Electrical Stimulation Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Stroke Vascular Diseases

Age range

40 week–60 week

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of physical therapy Cairo univer, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

subacute stage stroke ischemic or hemorrage stroke age 40 to 60 years

Exclusion criteria

sever cognitive impairment sever spasticity

Treatment and study plan

functional electrical stimulation

Device

this a device applied on specific muscles aiming to improve the hand functions

Conventional Physiotherapy

Other

Conventional physiotherapy program including range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, and functional training for the upper limb.

Primary outcomes

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.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

mostafa abdallah shatra, physiotherapist

CONTACT

[email protected]

+201554881017

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Mar 6, 2026
Registry last updated: Mar 9, 2026

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