Mirror or VR: which boosts stroke arm function best?
NCT ID NCT07018336
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two modern therapies—mirror therapy and virtual reality (VR)—to see which better improves arm function in people with hemiplegia after a stroke. Forty-two participants aged 18-75, who had a stroke 6-12 months ago, will be randomly assigned to one session of either therapy. Researchers will measure motor skills, spasticity, daily activity performance, and reaction time right after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this trial shows one therapy is more effective, it could guide rehabilitation choices to improve arm movement and daily function after stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapies are short-term and may not lead to lasting improvements.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 42 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Hemiplegic patients in need of upper extremity rehabilitation. * Having had a stroke 6 to 12 months prior to the study. * Being at least Stage 3 for the upper extremity according to the Brunnstrom motor recovery stages. * Age range: between 18 and 75 years. * Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study. * Individuals who are cognitively suitable for mirror therapy and virtual reality applications (a score of at least 24 on the Mini Mental State Examination) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe spasticity (score ≥ 3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale) * Individuals with secondary neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis). * Individuals diagnosed with vestibular dysfunction (as virtual reality equipment may cause issues like nausea or dizziness). * Individuals with communication issues, such as hearing or vision loss.
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Locations
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İstinye Üniversite Hastanesi Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Gaziosmanpaşa, 34065, Turkey (Türkiye)
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