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New rehab method shows promise for stroke recovery

NCT ID NCT06251661

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a therapy called cognitive multi-sensory rehabilitation (CMR) in 40 people who had a stroke 6 to 18 months earlier. The therapy uses movement awareness and discrimination exercises to help the brain and arm work together. Participants received 12 sessions over four weeks. The goal was to see if CMR improves arm function and reduces fatigue better than standard physical therapy alone.

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Active substance
Cognitive multi-sensory rehabilitation (a type of physical therapy that uses movement awareness and discrimination exercises)
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could offer a new therapy option to help stroke survivors regain arm movement and feel less tired.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all stroke patients, and the therapy may not be more effective than standard physical therapy.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

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Started

Feb 2023

Finished

Feb 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 to 65 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 45 and 65 years. * 6-18 months after ischemic stroke * living in the community (i.e., not in a long-term care home). * medically stable. * normal score in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA: 25 to 30, maximum score = 30). * Spasticity of upper limb muscles ranged from (grade 1:2) according to the Modified Ashworth scale. Exclusion Criteria: * severe spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale score of 4) * any medical condition that hinders full participation, * another neurological diagnosis beyond stroke including cognitive impairment, or * upper extremity pain \> 4/10 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (maximum 10/10).

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Conditions

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Fatigue ischemic disease ischemic stroke stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Ischemic Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University

    Cairo, Giza Governorate, 12612, Egypt

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