Brain scans reveal how stroke survivors recover movement
NCT ID NCT02664636
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study used a special light-based imaging technique called fNIRS to watch how the brain reorganizes itself in the first two months after a stroke. Ten participants who had a stroke 2-4 weeks earlier underwent standard physical and occupational therapy while researchers measured brain activity. The goal was to link brain changes with improvements in arm and hand movement, helping to build models of early stroke recovery.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help create models of how the brain rewires after a stroke, potentially guiding future rehabilitation strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.
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Locations
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CHRU de Montpellier - Hôpital Lapeyronie
Montpellier, 34295, France
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CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire de Réadaptation du Grau du Roi
Le Grau-du-Roi, 30240, France