Mirror, mirror, in the hand: could a simple trick boost stroke recovery?
NCT ID NCT06103045
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a mirror to create the illusion of movement in a paralyzed arm can improve function in people who had a stroke within the past month. 49 participants were split into three groups: one did mirror therapy with only the good arm moving, another moved both arms, and a third received standard occupational therapy. All groups had 20 sessions over 4 weeks, and researchers measured arm movement, strength, and daily activity before and after treatment.
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Active substance
mirror therapy (unilateral and bilateral)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, low-cost therapy to improve arm movement after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (49 people) with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The therapy is not a cure and only aims to ease symptoms.
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National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch
Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan