Can a mirror and mild zaps restore arm movement after stroke?

NCT ID NCT04913506

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to mirror therapy improves arm function in people with hemiplegia (one-sided paralysis). 42 participants were split into three groups: mirror therapy alone, NMES alone, or both combined. The goal was to see if the combo offered extra benefits for movement, daily activities, and pain.

What this could mean

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Active substance: neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and mirror therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better rehabilitation approach for regaining arm movement after stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is also time-intensive and requires a practitioner.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemiplegia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEMIPLEGIA UPPER EXTREMITY DYSFUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Bursa, 16320, Turkey (Türkiye)

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