Mirror or action? new study tests best therapy for stroke arm recovery
NCT ID NCT07641803
First seen Jun 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
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.
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Locations
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The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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