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METHODS: Twenty-four adult chronic stroke patients were involved and randomly assigned to the shoulder brace group (SBg) or control group (CTRLg). Were assessed at baseline (T0) and after 4 weeks (T1) through the Trunk Control Test, the Numerical Rating Scale, the Motricity Index, Manual Muscle Test, and instrumental wearable-based assessment. RESULTS: After 4 weeks, the SBg showed significant improvement in Trunk Control Test scores (p\u200a=\u200a0.020) and smoothness of gait measured by log dimensionless jerk along the Antero-Posterior axis (\u2013 5.31\u00b10.25 vs. \u2013 5.18\u00b10.27, p\u200a=\u200a0.018) compared to the CTRLg. The SBg also demonstrated a reduction in pain in the shoulder girdle and enhanced upper limb muscle strength. 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