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Comparing Mirror Therapy and CIMT for Hand and Arm Function in Post-Stroke Patients
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether Mirror Therapy (MT) combined with Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) improves hand and arm function after a stroke. The study will also compare this combination to CIMT alone. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does combining MT with CIMT improve grip strength, hand dexterity, and upper limb function more than CIMT alone? Which therapy is more effective in helping stroke survivors regain use of their arm and hand? Participants will: Be randomly assigned to receive either CIMT alone or CIMT combined with MT Attend therapy sessions 5 days a week for 6 weeks, each lasting 60-90 minutes Undergo tests before and after treatment to measure grip strength, dexterity, and motor function using tools like the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Box and Block Test, and Hand-Held Dynamometer
Official title: Comparative Effects of Mirror Therapy and Constraint-induced Movement Therapy on Grip Strength, Hand Dexterity, and Upper Limb Motor Function in Post-stroke Patients.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2024-10-08
Completion Date
2026-01-02
Last Updated
2025-08-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
CONSTRAINT-INDUCED MOVEMENT THERAPY
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) involves restricting the unaffected arm to promote use of the affected limb through task-specific exercises. It is delivered 5 days a week for 6 weeks, with sessions lasting 60-90 minutes, focusing on improving strength, dexterity, and function.
MIRROR THERAPY
Mirror Therapy (MT) uses a mirror to reflect movements of the unaffected limb, creating the illusion of movement in the affected limb. Participants will do 60-90 minute sessions, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Exercises include hand opening/closing, finger movements, and simple object tasks to improve motor function and coordination through visual feedback.
Locations (1)
Evercare Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan