Which therapy restores walking after stroke? a Head-to-Head test

NCT ID NCT07742020

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two rehabilitation approaches—neurodevelopmental technique (NDT) and mirror therapy—to see which better improves coordination, leg function, and walking ability in people recovering from a sub-acute stroke. Forty adults aged 45 to 65 with hemiplegia (weakness on one side) will be randomly assigned to one of the two therapy groups, each attending sessions three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in walking distance, leg motor function, and coordination to determine if one therapy offers a clearer advantage.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Neurodevelopmental Technique (NDT) exercises or Mirror Therapy (MT)
What this could lead to
If one approach proves superior, it could establish a more effective rehabilitation standard to help stroke survivors regain independence in movement and walking.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Individual responses to therapy can vary, and neither approach guarantees improvement.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Lahore teaching hospital

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 55150, Pakistan

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