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Robot or mirror? new study tests best way to recover arm use after stroke

NCT ID NCT07435688

Symptom relief Sponsor: Zeynep Lide Uz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having a ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke diagnosis through MRI and/or CT * Volunteering to enter the study * First ever stroke or no sequeale (mRS 0) * Being in subacute/chronic phase of stroke (between 1st week to 1 year) * Having a adequate sitting balance or able to maintain upright sitting position for 30 minutes * Having a motor deficit in the hand (Brunnstrom hand motor recovery stages 1-4 ) * Having a full range of motion in hand Exclusion Criteria: * Severe Pain (VAS ≥ 8) * Having a neurological or orthopedic problem in hand * Severe spatial hemineglect (NIHSS 11th subscale\> 1) * Spasticity (mAS ≥ 2) * Apraxia * Visual/auditory loss that affects treatment * Unstable Vital Signs

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemorrhagic stroke ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cva (cerebrovascular accident) Stroke Stroke, ischemic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alkent 2000, 34500 Büyükçekmece/İstanbul

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34500, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa

    Istanbul, Büyükcekmece, 34500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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