Brain activity in stroke patients during mirror movement
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a brain imaging technique called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to look at how the brain works when stroke patients perform mirror movements. It aims to help understand brain recovery after a first-time stroke.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a first-ever stroke (either a clot or bleeding in the brain) that was confirmed by a CT or MRI scan.
- Your affected hand's fingers can barely move (muscle strength grade 1 or less).
- You are right-handed.
- Your arm muscles are not too tight (spasticity grade 2 or lower on the Ashworth scale).
- Your stroke happened within the last 6 months, and you are currently stable.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old with normal or corrected vision and hearing.
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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