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Task Oriented Mirror Therapy for Upper Limb Motor Function in Stroke Patients
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2025-04-25
36
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
2 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Stroke is a major health issue that often leads to motor function damage and other disabilities, significantly impacting daily living activities. Researchers are studying how task oriented mirror therapy can help improve upper limb motor function and enhance motor skills in stroke patients. This experimental randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of high intensity versus low intensity task oriented mirror therapy on these outcomes. Participants receive either low intensity or high intensity task oriented mirror therapy. In both groups, a mirror is placed on a table so patients see the reflection of their unaffected arm while performing movements. The therapy involves task-oriented activities such as grasping objects, handling water cups, folding towels, spoon feeding, and stacking wooden blocks. Low intensity therapy lasts 2.5 hours per week with 30 minutes per day and 10 repetitions five times weekly for 8 weeks, while high intensity therapy is 5 hours per week with 60 minutes per day and 20 repetitions five times weekly for the same duration. During the study, participants will be monitored over 10 weeks to assess upper limb motor function. Researchers will evaluate motor skills and daily living activities through these therapy sessions. The trial includes assessments of cognitive function and physical ability to sit, with safety measures excluding patients with certain visual impairments, aphasia, medical instability, or orthopedic issues. The study is conducted without blinding, and participants will be randomly assigned to either therapy group to measure differences in outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Task Oriented Mirror Therapy for Upper Limb Motor Function in Stroke Patient
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Both genders
- Age 45 years and above
- Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke (subacute or chronic)
- Cognitive function relatively intact with a MoCA score greater than 24
- Ability to sit with or without support for more than 30 minutes
You will not qualify if you...
- Visual impairments or unilateral neglect
- Global aphasia
- Unstable medical conditions or other comorbidities
- Modified Ashworth Scale score of 3 or higher
- Orthopedic conditions or fractures
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive either low or high intensity task oriented mirror therapy involving specific arm movement activities performed with the unaffected arm.
5 sessions per week, 30 to 60 minutes each
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Thrapy
Islamabad, Pakistan, 44000
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Research Team
H
HIRA NAWAZ, DPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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