Mirror trick may speed hand recovery after stroke
NCT ID NCT07204067
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether mirror therapy, added to standard physical therapy, improves hand and arm function in people who recently had a stroke. 44 adults with acute stroke will be randomly assigned to receive either mirror therapy plus physiotherapy or physiotherapy alone for one week. The goal is to see if the mirror technique leads to better motor recovery and less stiffness.
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, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to improve hand and arm recovery after a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early trial (44 people) lasting only one week. The effect may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to all stroke patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Riphah international University Malakand Campus
RECRUITINGMalakand, KPK, 23060, Pakistan
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