The Effect of Mirror Therapy on Upper Extremity Motor Function in Stroke Rehabilitation

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF JAZAN · Nov 18, 2024

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This clinical trial is looking at how effective mirror therapy is when combined with regular physical therapy for helping people who have had a stroke regain movement in their arms. The study focuses on patients who have been living with the effects of a stroke for more than six months and have weakness on one side of their body, known as hemiplegia. Researchers want to see if using mirror therapy—where patients practice movements in front of a mirror that reflects their unaffected arm, tricking the brain into thinking both arms are moving—can improve arm function more than just standard physical therapy alone.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be between 45 and 65 years old, must have had a stroke affecting either their left or right side, and should be able to follow simple instructions. They also need to have a certain level of mental function and good vision. Participants can expect to engage in both types of therapy during the study, and they will be closely monitored to assess any changes in their arm movement and overall function. This trial is currently recruiting, so there is an opportunity for eligible patients to take part in this potentially beneficial research.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Duration of stroke more than six months
• • Subjects of chronic stroke with left or right hemiplegia.
• • Genders of male and female with age ranging between forty-five to sixty-five years.
• • MMSE scores greater than 23 out of 30.
• • Scored one or one plus on MAS on all muscles of the affected upper limb.
• • Have normal visual perception.
• • Able to follow oral commands.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unable to follow visual and oral commands.
• • Unilateral neglect.
• • Cognitive impairments (MMSE scores less than 24 out of 30), or language deficits.
• • Any other neurological disorders and recent surgeries.
• • Previous exposure to MT.