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Watching and mirroring: new hope for stroke recovery?

NCT ID NCT06027125

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at two therapies—action observation therapy (watching and copying movements) and mirror therapy (using a mirror to trick the brain)—to help people who had a stroke regain arm function. 44 adults who had a stroke 1 to 6 months earlier took part. The goal was to see which therapy works better for improving movement and daily tasks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Action Observation Therapy and Mirror Therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward better rehabilitation strategies for regaining arm movement after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapies are behavioral and effects may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2023

Finished

Feb 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and female * 1 to 6 months since unilateral stroke onset * Age between 40 and 70 years. * Baseline score of the FMA motor score between 20 and 40 * Ability to follow the study instructions according to Montreal cognitive scale and score should be \>24. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with depression who will be unable to cooperate during treatment and Cardiopulmonary diseases which could hinder their ability to participate in rehabilitation * Visual and auditory abnormalities * Major medical problems or comorbidities that influenced the usage of the upper limbs or caused severe pain.

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mid city Hospital Gujrat

    Gujrat, Punjab Province, 50700, Pakistan

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