Can massage and movement help stroke patients regain awareness of their affected side?
NCT ID NCT07589855
First seen Jun 02, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a hands-on therapy called Mobilization and Tactile Stimulation (MTS) can help stroke survivors who have unilateral neglect—a condition where they are unaware of one side of their body. Six adults who are at least 20 weeks post-stroke will receive MTS for 45-60 minutes, five days a week for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in neglect using simple tests like removing stickers from their body and crossing out letters on a page.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Mobilization and Tactile Stimulation (MTS) - a hands-on physical therapy technique involving joint movements, massage, and sensory input
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple therapy to help stroke survivors become more aware of their affected side.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is low-risk but may not improve neglect symptoms.
Conditions
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