Mental practice for arm movement after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special mental practice routine (imagining movements without actually moving) can help improve arm control after a stroke. You'll learn to picture certain arm movements in your mind, which may help you move better in daily life.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You had a stroke that affected only one side of your body (either bleeding or blockage).
- You have some movement in the arm or hand on your affected side.
- You can understand and follow simple verbal instructions.
- You are medically stable and can sit without support for at least 30 minutes.
- You do not have other brain or nerve diseases (like Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis) or severe joint problems in your arm.
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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