Action Observation Therapy for Stroke Hand Recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether watching and practicing hand movements (with one or both hands) can help improve hand function and grip strength in people who had a stroke on the left side of their brain. The therapy uses observation and practice to retrain the brain and hand after stroke.
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Who can take part
- Had a stroke affecting the left side of your body more than 6 months ago
- Age 18 or older
- Can sit upright in a chair for 30 minutes without help or a back brace
- Have some hand and arm movement (at stages 4–6 of recovery on standard tests)
- Can think clearly enough to follow instructions and answer questions (score 24+ on a mental test)
- No severe muscle stiffness, joint tightness, or neglect that prevents basic hand use
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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