New combo therapy aims to restore arm movement in stroke survivors
NCT ID NCT07266662
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two rehabilitation methods—mirror therapy (sensory augmentation) and mild brain stimulation (tDCS)—to improve arm and hand movement in stroke survivors. 36 adults aged 45-65 with chronic stroke will be split into three groups, each receiving different combinations of these therapies along with standard physical therapy for 8 weeks. The goal is to see which approach works best for regaining motor function.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 36 people
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- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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45 to 56 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 45-65 * Gender: both male and female * Ischemic stroke * Diagnosed cases of middle cerebral artery stroke by neurologist * Stage of recovery - Chronic (more than 6 months) * Burnstromm recovery stage 3 * Good Compliance Exclusion Criteria: * Vestibular Dysfunction * Serious cognitive impairment, * Severe vision or visuospatial neglect * Spasticity (Modified Ashworth scale \>3) * Upper extremity contractures * Upper extremity fractures * Orthopedic disease * Neurological conditions (other than stroke) * Recurrence of stroke or epilepsy during the study period * Serious systemic impairment or concomitant diseases * Patients refused to participate in the experiment
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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Pakistan Society of Rehabilitation and Differently Abled Hospital
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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