Mirror therapy for movement recovery after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a simple therapy where you use a mirror to make your affected arm or leg look like it's moving normally. It may help improve your movement, feeling, and quality of life after a stroke.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and have had a stroke.
- It has been at least 6 days since your stroke.
- You can understand and answer questions, and follow simple instructions.
- You do not have severe vision problems, dizziness (vertigo), or epilepsy.
- You have some movement in your stroke-affected arm and leg (at least stage 2 on a stroke recovery scale).
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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