RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07139015

Comparing Mirror Therapy and CIMT for Hand and Arm Function in Post-Stroke Patients

Comparative Effects of Mirror Therapy and Constraint-induced Movement Therapy on Grip Strength, Hand Dexterity, and Upper Limb Motor Function in Post-stroke Patients.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

42 participants

Start Date

Oct 8, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Stroke

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

Eligibility

Min Age: 40 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Male and female patients
Age 40 years and above
Diagnosed patients confirmed by CT scan and MRI
History of stroke not more than 6 months
Brunnstrom grade 2 and above

Exclusion Criteria4

Patients having history of musculoskeletal disorders
History of shoulder injuries or adhesive capsulitis
Patients having visual and auditory deficit will be excluded
Patients who have sensory deficit will be excluded

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Interventions

OTHERCONSTRAINT-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.

OTHERMIRROR 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.