Mind over muscles: can imagining movement help stroke survivors?

NCT ID NCT06980181

First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026

Summary

This study tested two therapies—graded motor imagery (thinking about moving) and mirror therapy (using a mirror to trick the brain)—in 44 adults aged 45-65 who had a stroke at least 3 months earlier. The goal was to see which approach better reduces muscle stiffness (spasticity) and helps with daily independence. Neither therapy is a cure, but both aim to make movement easier and improve quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Paraplegic Center

    Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 2500, Pakistan

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