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

September 26, 2016 updated by: Quinnipiac University

Effect of Mirror Therapy and Repetitive Task Training on Upper Extremity Function for Persons With Subacute Stroke

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

4

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

21 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: intervention arm
participants received 4 weeks of mirror therapy and repetitive task training
Behavioral: mirror therapy and repetitive task training
Other Names:
  • task oriented training

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Patient Specific Functional Scale
Time Frame: Change from baseline at 2 months
Patient Specific Functional Scale is a measure that involves self-rating of self-selected functional tasks
Change from baseline at 2 months
Change in Fugl Myer Motor Assessment
Time Frame: Change from baseline at 2 months
Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment is a clinical performance test of motor ability of the upper extremity
Change from baseline at 2 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Motor Activity Log
Time Frame: Change from baseline at 2 months
The Motor Activity Log is a self-reported measure that captures the amount of arm and hand use and perception of movement quality of the impaired upper limb
Change from baseline at 2 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Quinnipiac University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 26, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 26, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

September 28, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 28, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 26, 2016

Last Verified

September 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2614

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

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