Which arm therapy helps stroke survivors regain motor skills faster?
NCT ID NCT07724925
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two rehabilitation approaches — task-oriented training and hand-arm bimanual intensive therapy — in stroke survivors with mild to moderate arm weakness. The goal is to see which method better improves gross and fine motor skills and the ability to perform daily activities. Thirty participants will undergo one of the two therapies for eight weeks, with assessments before and after treatment.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- task-oriented training and hand-arm bimanual intensive therapy
- What this could lead to
- If one therapy proves superior, it could guide more effective rehabilitation for stroke survivors with arm weakness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. Both therapies are exercise-based and carry low risk.
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Conditions
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Locations
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DHQ Hospital Nankana Sahib
RECRUITINGNankana Sahib, Pakistan
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