Mind over matter: mental rehearsal boosts stroke rehab?

NCT ID NCT07565363

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding motor imagery—mentally rehearsing movements without actually moving—to standard physical therapy can improve arm function in stroke survivors. About 51 adults who had a stroke at least 3 months ago will be split into three groups: standard rehab alone, or standard rehab plus 15 minutes of motor imagery either 3 or 5 days per week. Researchers will measure changes in arm movement and daily living skills at the end of treatment and 12 weeks later.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: motor imagery training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost mental practice technique to boost arm recovery after stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 51 participants. The added benefit of motor imagery may be small or not clinically meaningful, and results may not apply to all stroke survivors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE REHABILITATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING

Istanbul, 34785, Turkey (Türkiye)

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