Plain-English translation of NCT06945185 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether a technique called motor imagery — mentally practicing arm movements — combined with conventional physical therapy can help people who have had a stroke recover better arm strength, coordination, and function. Motor imagery involves visualizing yourself performing movements without actually moving your arm. The trial will compare this combined approach to standard physical therapy alone.
Many people who have had a stroke struggle to regain full use of their arm and hand. Researchers believe that mental practice of movements might help the brain and body work together more effectively, potentially leading to better recovery when combined with traditional physical therapy.
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You will attend therapy sessions three times per week for 8 weeks. Each session lasts 45 minutes and includes active arm exercises, weight-based strengthening work, and coordination drills. Depending on which group you are randomly assigned to, you will either do standard physical therapy alone or combine it with guided mental imagery exercises where you imagine performing the arm movements. Short rest breaks are built in during each session.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
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