Robot or mirror? new study tests best way to recover arm use after stroke
NCT ID NCT07435688
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two methods to help people regain arm movement after a stroke: looking at a mirror to trick the brain, or using a robotic hand glove that mimics the healthy arm. Thirty adults who had a stroke within the past year took part. Both groups also received standard physical therapy for six weeks. The goal was to see which approach works better for improving motor function and sensation in the affected arm.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- mirror therapy and robotic hand device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that robotic mirror therapy is more effective than standard mirror therapy for regaining arm and hand function after a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. The interventions are for symptom improvement, not a cure.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Alkent 2000, 34500 Büyükçekmece/İstanbul
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34500, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Büyükcekmece, 34500, Turkey (Türkiye)
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