Simple daily tasks may help stroke survivors regain arm function
NCT ID NCT06701370
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding task-oriented training—like opening bottles, buttoning shirts, and stacking blocks—to standard rehabilitation could improve arm movement in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Thirty-nine participants completed the program. The researchers measured changes in muscle thickness and motor skills using standard tests.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Task-oriented training (e.g., opening bottle caps, buttoning) plus conventional rehabilitation (Bobath exercises, electrical stimulation, arm ergometer)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a practical way to improve arm movement and daily function for people who have had a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply to all stroke patients. The improvements might be modest and not lasting.
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Locations
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Biruni University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)