Effect of Mirror Therapy and Task Oriented Training for Persons With Paretic Upper Extremity

NCT ID: NCT02917343

Last Updated: 2016-09-28

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

4 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-10-31

Study Completion Date

2015-04-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of a combined mirror therapy and task oriented/repetitive task training on upper extremity function of persons with hemiplegia due to cerebrovascular accident or stroke.

Detailed Description

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This case series was designed to to determine the effect of a mirror therapy and repetitive task training program on the weak arm and hand functioning due to the consequences of stroke. Mirror therapy is a type of therapy mirror reflection of the stronger arm and hand helps to promote reorganization of neurons. Studies have shown that mirror therapy is an effective adjunct to regular exercise and task-oriented therapy.

To qualify for this study, participants must meet the following criteria: 1) age 21 years or more; 2) first-time stroke with onset of at least 3 months; 3) slight movement of the weaker arm or /and hand; 3) stable physical and mental health; and 4) mentally capable and competent to make health care-related decisions and carry out a home program.

Participants were required to come to Quinnipiac University - North Haven campus to undergo mirror therapy training, in 45-60 minute sessions, twice a week for one month. They were also required to complete pre-testing before and post-testing after the mirror therapy program. In addition, they were required to carry-out a home program that includes the use of a mirror box and self-selected tasks. The home program required them to exercise and practice the use of their more affected arm and hand for at least 1-2 hours a day.

Participation was strictly voluntary. Participants were informed of the minimal risks involved as well as their options to continue or withdraw from the study upon initial consent. The study did not yield physical or mental harm to the participants.

Conditions

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Stroke Cerebrovascular Accident

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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intervention arm

participants received 4 weeks of mirror therapy and repetitive task training

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

mirror therapy and repetitive task training

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Interventions

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mirror therapy and repetitive task training

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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task oriented training

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* able to give consent, complete home program
* minimal arm and hand use with the paretic limb
* onset of stroke of at least 3 months

Exclusion Criteria

* \>1 stroke episode
* significant cognitive and visual perceptual deficit
* lack of social support
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Quinnipiac University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

References

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Bondoc S, Booth J, Budde G, Caruso K, DeSousa M, Earl B, Hammerton K, Humphreys J. Mirror Therapy and Task-Oriented Training for People With a Paretic Upper Extremity. Am J Occup Ther. 2018 Mar/Apr;72(2):7202205080p1-7202205080p8. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2018.025064.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 29426386 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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2614

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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