Action Observation and Motor Imagery Therapy in Stroke

In recent years, motor imagery (MI) and action observation (AO) therapy strategies have been used in rehabilitation programs to increase motor learning in stroke. Visuomotor training strategies such as AO and MI therapy rely on the activity of the mirror neuron system to facilitate motor re-learning. Mirror neurons are activated during the performance of goal-directed actions, also when observing the same action and visualizing the action in the mind. This clinical trial aims to test whether the application of AO and MI treatment in stroke in addition to conventional rehabilitation programs has an additional effect on motor recovery, activities of daily living, and quality of life.

NCT Number	NCT06166862
Lead Sponsor	Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University Collaborators: Karaman Training and Research Hospital
Conditions	Stroke
Enrollment	56 participants
Start Date	2023-12-12
Primary Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-05