Mirror Therapy vs. Daily Activity Training After Stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two rehabilitation approaches—mirror therapy (using a mirror to help retrain your affected side) and cognitive orientation to daily tasks—for people recovering from stroke. The goal is to see which method helps improve arm, hand, and leg function better.
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Who can take part
- You had an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke (blockage or bleeding in the brain)
- You are 3–12 months past your stroke (subacute or chronic recovery stage)
- You have some motor control returning in your arm, hand, and leg (Brunnstrom stage 3 or higher)
- You score 24 or higher on a cognitive screening test (Mini-Mental State Examination)
- You do not have severe vision problems, bone/joint injuries, or other serious neurological conditions
- You are not enrolled in another clinical study at the same time
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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