Comparing Mirror Therapy Rehabilitation Device to Conventional Mirror Therapy

Launched by YALE UNIVERSITY · Feb 18, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two different ways to help people recover from stroke-related issues, like pain and problems moving one hand. One group of participants will receive traditional mirror therapy, where they use a mirror to help their brain reconnect with the affected hand. The other group will use a special device called the Miraπ, which moves the affected limb for them while they follow along with the movements. This study aims to see if using the Miraπ device is more effective than the standard mirror therapy.

To join the trial, participants need to be between 65 and 74 years old and have been approved for rehabilitation after their stroke. They should have difficulties using one hand but be able to understand simple instructions, like moving their healthy fingers. Participants will receive care from their regular rehabilitation team, and they will be closely monitored throughout the trial. It's important to note that those with certain conditions, such as severe spasticity (muscle stiffness) in the affected hand or those who are not physically cleared for rehab, cannot take part in this study.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Participants currently accepted and cleared for rehabilitation in the inpatient rehabilitation unit by the rehabilitation medical director.
• • Participants with paralysis or motor function problems of only one hand.
• • Participants need mirror therapy because of their health condition.
• • Participants' rehabilitation physician determined that mirror therapy would be appropriate for standard of care.
• • Participants are able to memorize easy tasks, and able to follow instructions e.g., moving the healthy fingers.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participants who are not cleared physically or medically to participate in standard acute inpatient rehabilitation therapies by the rehabilitation medical director
• • Participants who are not able to memorize easy tasks, e.g., moving the healthy fingers.
• • Participants with spasticity of the affected hand (as assed by the occupational therapist)
• • Minors
• • Vulnerable populations