New rehab method shows promise for stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT06251661

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a therapy called cognitive multi-sensory rehabilitation (CMR) in 40 people who had a stroke 6 to 18 months earlier. The therapy uses movement awareness and discrimination exercises to help the brain and arm work together. Participants received 12 sessions over four weeks. The goal was to see if CMR improves arm function and reduces fatigue better than standard physical therapy alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cognitive multi-sensory rehabilitation (a type of physical therapy that uses movement awareness and discrimination exercises)
What this could lead to: If this approach works, it could offer a new therapy option to help stroke survivors regain arm movement and feel less tired.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all stroke patients, and the therapy may not be more effective than standard physical therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue ischemic disease ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ISCHEMIC STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University

Cairo, Giza Governorate, 12612, Egypt

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