Mirror trick may mend Stroke-Damaged arms

NCT ID NCT07358169

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Mansoura University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether mirror therapy can help people who have had a stroke regain movement and reduce pain in a weak arm. Participants do arm exercises while watching the reflection of their good arm, which tricks the brain into thinking the weak arm is moving. The trial involves 72 adults who had a first stroke and are able to follow simple instructions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mirror therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, mirror therapy could become a simple, low-cost exercise to help stroke survivors improve arm function and reduce pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 people. The results may not apply to all stroke survivors, and the therapy may not provide significant benefits over usual care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemiplegia Paresis stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEMIPARESIS STROKE (CVA) OR TIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Nursing

Al Mansurah, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt

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