Comparison of CIMT vs Mirror Therapy Effect in Infarcted CVA Patients for Improving Hand Functions

Launched by SUPERIOR UNIVERSITY · May 25, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is comparing two different therapies—Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and Mirror Therapy—to see which one helps improve hand function in patients who have had a stroke that caused damage to the brain (also known as an infarcted cerebral vascular accident or CVA). The study is currently active but not recruiting new participants. It will take place at several locations, including physiotherapy centers and hospitals.

To be eligible for this trial, patients must be recovering from a stroke and need help improving their hand function. They should be between 2 months to 1 year post-stroke and able to participate in 45-minute therapy sessions. However, those whose hand issues are caused by reasons other than the stroke, or who have specific shoulder problems, won't qualify. Participants can expect to engage in either CIMT or Mirror Therapy sessions, which may help them regain better control and movement in their hands.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Infarcted CVA patients
• • Patients with hand improvement needed
• • Patients in recovery stage of stroke from 2 months to 1 year
• • Patients who can participate in 45 mins of session
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with hand function disturbed due to any other reason except infarcted CVA, - - - Patients with shoulder subluxation and upper limb contractures