Han 2013b.

Study characteristics
Methods	RCT Eligibility Consent Randomisation by random number tables and sealed envelopes Baseline testing Intervention motor relearning for 5 days per week, for 6 weeks
Participants	32 participants in 3 study groups. 2 dropped out, so data analysed for 30 Group A: n = 10; mean age 52.4 years; 7 males; mean 41.4 days to randomisation Group B: n = 10; mean age 53.7 years; 8 males; mean 42.9 days to randomisation Group C:  n = 10; mean age 44.6 years; 8 males; mean 38.3 days to randomisation No significant difference between the groups
Interventions	Intervention was upper limb rehabilitation Group A: 1 hour per day Group B: 2 hours per day Group C: 3 hours per day Duration could be distributed throughout the day All intervention was provided 5 days per week for 6 weeks
Outcomes	FMA ARAT Barthel Index Measured at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks
Notes	Han 2013b refers to the  following pair‐wise comparison: group A (1 hour) (n = 5) vs group C (3 hours) (n = 10) Conflict of interest: none declared Funding: no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not‐for‐profit sectors