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Mirror or action? new study tests best therapy for stroke arm recovery

NCT ID NCT07641803

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two different therapies—mirror therapy and action observation therapy—to see which better helps chronic stroke survivors improve arm movement and quality of life. 76 participants received one of the therapies plus standard physiotherapy for six weeks. The goal is to find a more effective way to boost recovery and independence.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mirror therapy and action observation therapy (behavioral interventions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which therapy better helps stroke survivors regain arm movement and independence.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 76 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Both therapies are low-risk but may not work for all.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

76 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with chronic stroke (≥6 months post-stroke). * Patients with stroke affecting either the left or right upper limb will be included. * Mild-to-moderate upper limb motor impairment (Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Score between 19-55). * Ability to follow verbal and visual instructions. * Medically stable with no active comorbidities affecting rehabilitation (Tang et al., 2024). Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive or communication impairments prevent task understanding. * Presence of severe upper limb spasticity or contractures. * History of severe visual or perceptual deficits (e.g., neglect, hemianopia). * Uncontrolled epilepsy or active psychiatric disorders. * Participation in other upper limb rehabilitation programs during the study period.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital

    Lahore, 54590, Pakistan

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