Motor ImageryNCT07912762
The Immediate Effect of Motor Imagery on Functional Upper Limb Movement in Stroke Survivors Assessed Using Surface Electromyography and Kinematic Analysis
A study testing motor imagery and non-motor imagery in people with Motor Imagery and Stroke, run by Miroslav Haltmar at 1 site in Czechia.
Trial summary
The study aims to evaluate the immediate effect of motor imagery on functional upper limb movement in stroke survivors using surface electromyography and kinematic analysis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Motor Imagery, Stroke, Surface Electromyography
- What is being tested?
- motor imagery and non-motor imagery
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 56 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCzechia
- Study dates
- 21 Jan 2022to 13 Jun 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- first episode of ischemic stroke
- subacute stage of stroke (less than 3 months)
- mild to moderate upper limb hemiparesis
- absence of cognitive deficit and ability to understand research tasks
- adequate motor or mental imagery performance
Who cannot join
- history of multiple strokes
- time since stroke of more than 3 months
- cognitive impairment, including aphasia, limiting the ability to understand research tasks
- psychiatric disorders
- obesity (BMI greater than 40)
- diagnosed or treated cancer
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- severe coronary artery disease
- presence of orthopedic or neurological conditions affecting the upper limb
- other severe internal medical conditions that may affect the patient's quality of life
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The study aims to evaluate the immediate effect of motor imagery on functional upper limb movement in stroke survivors using surface electromyography and kinematic analysis.
- Conditions
- Motor Imagery, Stroke, Surface Electromyography, Kinematics
- Being tested
- motor imagery, non-motor imagery
- Medical subject headings
- Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
motor imageryBehavioural
motor imagery of functional upper limb movement
non-motor imageryBehavioural
mental imagery of singing the song "Happy Birthday"
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| experimental group | Experimental | motor imagery group Receives: Behavioral: motor imagery |
| control group | Other | non-motor imagery group Receives: Behavioral: non-motor imagery |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Objective measurement of muscle activity
Muscle activity [V] was measured using surface electromyography during actual movement before and after the intervetion.
Measured: Day 1
Objective measurement of upper arm kinematics
Upper arm kinematics were assessed by gyroscope [deg/s] during actual movement before and after the intervention.
Measured: Day 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Nov 2026
- Study start21 Jan 2022
- Primary completion13 Jun 2024
- Study completion13 Jun 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Motor ImageryStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Miroslav Haltmar
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Miroslav Haltmar, Palacky University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07912762
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 9/22
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Nov 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Immediate Effect of Motor Imagery on Functional Upper Limb Movement in Stroke Survivors Assessed Using Surface Electromyography and Kinematic Analysis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07912762
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 9/22
- Conditions
- Motor Imagery, Stroke, Surface Electromyography, Kinematics
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Miroslav HaltmarUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 13 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 13 Jun 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Nov 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study aims to evaluate the immediate effect of motor imagery on functional upper limb movement in stroke survivors using surface electromyography and kinematic analysis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| experimental group | Experimental | Behavioral: motor imagerymotor imagery group |
| control group | Other | Behavioral: non-motor imagerynon-motor imagery group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- first episode of ischemic stroke
- subacute stage of stroke (less than 3 months)
- mild to moderate upper limb hemiparesis
- absence of cognitive deficit and ability to understand research tasks
- adequate motor or mental imagery performance
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- history of multiple strokes
- time since stroke of more than 3 months
- cognitive impairment, including aphasia, limiting the ability to understand research tasks
- psychiatric disorders
- obesity (BMI greater than 40)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| motor imagerymotor imagery of functional upper limb movement | Behavioural | experimental group |
| non-motor imagerymental imagery of singing the song "Happy Birthday" | Behavioural | control group |
Primary outcome
Objective measurement of muscle activity
Time frame: Day 1
Muscle activity [V] was measured using surface electromyography during actual movement before and after the intervetion.
Objective measurement of upper arm kinematics
Time frame: Day 1
Upper arm kinematics were assessed by gyroscope [deg/s] during actual movement before and after the intervention.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Nov 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing motor imagery and non-motor imagery in people with Motor Imagery and Stroke, run by Miroslav Haltmar at 1 site in Czechia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Czechia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Objective measurement of muscle activity (time frame: Day 1). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Nov 2026.