New hope for stroke recovery: light-based training may boost arm movement

NCT ID NCT07055945

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Baskent University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding visual-motor training (using lights to guide movement) to standard physiotherapy can improve arm and hand function in people who have had a stroke. 38 participants will be assigned to either standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus visual-motor training for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure muscle tone, motor skills, and coordination before and after treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance: visual-motor based training plus physiotherapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to improve arm and hand movement after a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 38 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the added benefit of visual-motor training over standard therapy alone is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Başkent University
RECRUITING

Ankara, Türkiye, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)

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