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Can massage and movement help stroke patients regain awareness of their affected side?

NCT ID NCT07589855

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

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

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a hands-on therapy called Mobilization and Tactile Stimulation (MTS) can help stroke survivors who have unilateral neglect—a condition where they are unaware of one side of their body. Six adults who are at least 20 weeks post-stroke will receive MTS for 45-60 minutes, five days a week for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in neglect using simple tests like removing stickers from their body and crossing out letters on a page.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mobilization and Tactile Stimulation (MTS) - a hands-on physical therapy technique involving joint movements, massage, and sensory input
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple therapy to help stroke survivors become more aware of their affected side.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is low-risk but may not improve neglect symptoms.

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Study facts

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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

About 6 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (≥18 years of age) who is an Adult stroke survivors (≥18 years of age) with a clinical diagnosis of UN, in the subacute-chronic phase of stroke (≥20 weeks post stroke) * Ability to consent to participate in the study, assessed by their understanding of the study when it is explained to them. * Sufficient cognitive and physical ability to allow inclusion in this study, assessed by the ability to follow a simple one-stage command with the non-paretic limb. * Able and willing to receive and engage with regular therapy (MTS) (e.g. at home). Exclusion Criteria: * Stroke survivor with major communication problems (e.g receptive aphasia) that affect their understanding of the treatment, their ability to follow instruction, or ability to consent to participate. * Participants who do not speak/understand English and who do not have access to an interpreter.

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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 Unilateral neglect syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

    RECRUITING

    Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST55 7NJ, United Kingdom

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