Botox plus mirror therapy shows promise for stroke arm stiffness

NCT ID NCT07331844

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding mirror therapy to Botox injections can better reduce arm spasticity in stroke survivors. Thirty patients who had a stroke at least three months earlier received Botox injections and then either mirror therapy or a sham treatment. Researchers measured muscle tone and arm function before and six months after treatment to see if the combination improves movement and reduces the need for repeat injections.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Botulinum toxin type A (Botox)
What this could lead to: If it works, this combination could reduce arm stiffness and improve movement after stroke, possibly needing fewer Botox injections.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 30 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and Botox injections carry risks like muscle weakness or allergic reaction.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemiplegia ischemic stroke spastic hemiplegia stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SPASTIC HEMIPLEGIA STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Liv hospital Vadistanbul

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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