Can mirror and target training help stroke survivors walk better?
NCT ID NCT07576153
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether exercising both legs together (bilateral training) or just the affected leg (unilateral training) with visual feedback from mirrors and floor targets works better for improving balance, walking, and sensation in people who had a stroke. Fifty participants aged 40-65, at least three months post-stroke, will do 40-minute sessions five days a week for six weeks. Their balance, walking speed, and leg sensation will be measured before and after the program.
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Active substance
task-specific training with visual feedback
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation approach to help stroke survivors regain balance and walking ability.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The intervention is non-drug and relies on patient effort, so benefits may vary.
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Department of Physical Therapy, Sahet Medical complex Lahore
Lahore, 54000, Pakistan