Can adding brain games to arm exercises boost stroke recovery?
NCT ID NCT07578792
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares standard hand-arm training with a version that also includes thinking tasks, like memory or attention exercises, for people recovering from a stroke. Twenty adults aged 40-70 with mild to moderate arm weakness will take part. The goal is to see if combining physical and mental tasks leads to better arm function and thinking skills than standard therapy alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Hand-arm bimanual intensive training (HABIT) with and without added cognitive tasks
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective rehab approach that improves both arm movement and thinking skills after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The added cognitive tasks might not provide extra benefit over standard training.
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Sahara Hospital
Narowal, Punjab Province, Pakistan