Effects of training with a rehabilitation device (Rebless®) on upper limb function in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Upper limb dysfunction is one of the most common sequelae of stroke and robotic therapy is considered one of the promising methods for upper limb rehabilitation.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the clinical effectiveness of upper limb training using a rehabilitation robotic device (Rebless®) for patients with stroke.

Methods: In this prospective, unblinded, randomized controlled trial, patients were randomly assigned to receive robotic training (experimental group, n = 15) or conventional therapy (control group, n = 15).