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Combined Mirror Therapy and Soft Robotic Glove for Hand Recovery After Stroke
Led by University of Baghdad · Updated on 2026-05-13
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
36 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Post-stroke hemiplegia frequently results in impaired upper limb function, which significantly affects independence and quality of life. Various rehabilitation approaches have been developed to improve motor recovery, including mirror therapy and robotic-assisted training. Mirror therapy uses visual feedback to stimulate neural plasticity and enhance motor recovery, while soft robotic gloves assist repetitive hand movements and facilitate functional training. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of combining mirror therapy with a soft robotic glove on hand function recovery in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia. Participants will be randomly assigned to different intervention groups receiving mirror therapy, soft robotic glove training, combined therapy, or conventional rehabilitation. The primary outcome will assess improvement in upper limb motor function using validated clinical assessment tools. Secondary outcomes will evaluate functional hand performance and activities of daily living. The findings of this study may contribute to improving rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors and provide evidence for integrating innovative rehabilitation technologies into clinical practice.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Combined Mirror Therapy and Soft Robotic Glove for Hand Recovery After Stroke
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18-70 years with first-ever ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by imaging (CT or MRI)
- Moderate upper limb motor impairment (Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity [FMA-UE] score 20-50)
- Ability to follow simple instructions (Six-Item Cognitive Impairment Test, 6CIT)
- Ability to sit independently for at least 30 minutes
- Medically stable and cleared to participate in rehabilitation interventions
- Willingness to provide informed consent and adhere to the study protocol
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe upper limb spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale 3)
- Cognitive or psychiatric disorders interfering with participation
- Other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting upper limb function (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, fractures)
- Prior exposure to intensive Mirror Therapy or Soft Robotic Gloves
- Visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular or other medical conditions that would prevent safe participation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Rehabilitation and Neurology Outpatient Unit
Baghdad, Babylon, Iraq
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Research Team
M
Mohammed Hindi Jaryan, PhD Candidate
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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