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NCT Number: NCT01574079

Effect of Mirror Therapy on Lower Extremity Motor Control and Gait in Patients With Stroke

Mirror therapy may be an effective intervention in increasing motor control and gait performance in patients with stroke.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Mississippi Medical Center - University Rehabilitation

Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States

About this study

Using a mirrored image of the uninvolved extremity superimposed upon the involved extremity during exercise may facilitate improved motor control in patients after stroke.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • lower extremity Brunnstrom stage 2,
  • lower extremity modified ashworth < 3,
  • has the ability to follow 3-step command in English,
  • has only unilateral involvement.

Exclusion criteria

  • lower extremity Brunnstrom stage 1,
  • lower extremity modified ashworth 3 or higher,
  • history of prior stroke,
  • Passive Range of Motion limitation of hip and or knee flexion < 90,
  • has visual deficits which prevent participation.

Treatment and study plan

Traditional Physical therapy

Other

Traditional physical therapy includes, but is not limited to, therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, pre-gait and gait activities, electrotherapeutic modalities, and education.

Physical Therapy plus Mirror Therapy

Other

The treatment group will receive traditional physical therapy intervention as described in the control group with the addition of mirror therapy. The participant will attempt to perform the flexion exercises with both lower extremities. The patient will be blinded to the affected lower extremity with a mirror, and will be looking at the image of the unaffected lower extremity superimposed on the affected lower extremity as he or she performs the activities.

Primary outcomes

  1. Functional Independence Measure - Locomotor Score

    Time frame: measured at admission and discharge from rehab estimated length of stay 14 days

    The Functional Independence Measure (FIM)assesses level of disability and measures progress toward independence with rehabilitational intervention. The tool consists of 18 items. Only the the locomotor score was used to assess gait ability in this study. The locomotor score ranges from 1 - 7 with a higher score indicating a higher level of functional independence.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Timed Up and Go

    Time frame: Measured at admission and discharge with estimated length of stay 14 days

    The Timed Up and Go (TUG) is used to assess balance and gait, and to estimate fall risks in patients with deficits. The participant rises from a seated position in a chair, walks 3 meters, turns around, returns to the chair, and sits down. The test is measured in seconds, with a lower number indicating a higher level of independence and the least risk for falls.

  2. Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement

    Time frame: measured at admission and discharge with estimated length of stay 14 days

    The Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM)is designed to measure mobility and motor ability after stroke. There are three subscales with 10 items each assessing the upper extremity, lower extremity, and basic mobility. Only the lower extremity and basic mobility items were used in this study. The lower extremity scores ranged from 0 - 18 with higher scores indicating a higher level of motor control. The basic mobility scores ranged from 0 - 30 with high numbers indicating a higher level of functional mobility.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Mississippi Medical Center

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Apr 10, 2012
Registry last updated
Sep 11, 2014

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