Comparative Effects of Mirror Therapy and Constraint-induced Movement Therapy on Grip Strength, Hand Dexterity, and Upper Limb Motor Function in Post-stroke Patients.
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• 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
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Evercare Hospital Lahore
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Asrar Yousaf, M.Phil
Asrar.yousaf@riphah.edu.pk
+92 300 4099505
Time Frame
Start Date:2024-10-08
Estimated Completion Date:2026-01-02
Participants
Target number of participants:42
Treatments
Experimental: Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) will involve placing a mitt or sling on the unaffected upper limb to promote use of the affected arm. Participants will attend sessions 5 days a week for 6 weeks, each lasting 60-90 minutes.~Exercises include:~Squeezing therapy putty (3 sets of 10-15 reps) Isometric grip holds (3 sets of 5-10 seconds) Finger-tapping (3 sets of 10 reps) Buttoning and zipping tasks (3 sets of 5-10 reps) The intervention targets grip strength, endurance, dexterity, and functional motor recovery through moderate-intensity, task-specific training.
Experimental: MIRROR THERAPY
The experimental group will receive Mirror Therapy for 15-20 minutes per session, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. A mirror will be placed to reflect movements of the unaffected limb, creating the illusion that the affected limb is moving. Participants will perform simulated grasping, finger tapping, pegboard tasks, and wrist movements to engage mirror neurons and promote motor recovery.