Mental practice for arm movement after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special type of mental practice combined with movement (called PETTLEP-based Action Observation and Motor Imagery) can improve how your arm and hand move after a stroke. It is for people who still have some arm movement and mild to moderate muscle stiffness.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You had a stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) that affects only one side of your body.
- You still have some movement in your affected arm or hand.
- Your arm muscle stiffness is mild to moderate (not completely rigid).
- You can understand and follow simple instructions, and sit without support for 30 minutes.
- You do not have other serious nervous system or movement conditions (like Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, or severe joint problems).
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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