Can touch and sound boost mirror therapy for stroke patients?
NCT ID NCT07426354
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding touch and sound feedback to standard mirror therapy can improve arm function in stroke survivors with arm weakness. Eighty-four participants will be split into three groups: one gets the enhanced therapy, one gets digital mirror feedback only, and one uses a traditional mirror box. They will attend 20 therapy sessions, and their arm movement and brain activity will be measured before, after, and at a one-month follow-up.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Multimodal Augmented Mirror Therapy (MAF-MT) – a behavioral therapy combining digital mirror visual feedback with added touch and sound cues
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective, low-cost rehabilitation method to improve arm movement and daily function after stroke.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, single-site study with only 84 participants. The added sensory feedback may not provide meaningful improvement over standard mirror therapy, and results may not apply to all stroke survivors.
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Locations
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Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital
New Taipei City, Taiwan