(A) Average intensity ratings on the contralesional left forearm (NRH = 39, NHC = 20), (B) Average intensity ratings on the ipsilesional right forearm (NRH = 20, NHC = 20), (C) Average pleasantness ratings on the contralesional left forearm (NRH = 35, NHC = 20), (D) Average pleasantness ratings on the ipsilesional right forearm (NRH = 41, NHC = 20), for CT-optimal and CT suboptimal touch. Stroke patients (RH) are depicted in dark gray, Healthy controls (HC) in light gray. Error bars represent the standard error of the mean. *depicts significant comparison, p<0.05.