Thinking about moving your arm after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if thinking about moving your arm (motor imagery) and watching a video of arm movements can help you move better after a stroke. It uses a technique called EMG to measure muscle signals while you try or imagine moving.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You have had a stroke (anytime in the past).
- You have trouble moving your arm or hand because of the stroke.
- You can understand and follow simple instructions (for example, score above 14 on a thinking test).
- You did not have a mental illness before the stroke.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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