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Official title Effects of Task-Based Mirror Therapy for Post-stroke Shoulder-Hand Syndrome
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07428811
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to determine the effects of task-based mirror therapy on edema, pain and upper limb motor function with shoulder-hand syndrome in post stroke patients. This randomized clinical trial will take place at Ittefaq Hospital and Trust Lahore and Alara healthcare clinic, Lahore involving 34 participants aged 45-75 years.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 45 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Age 45 to 75 years.
- Both male and female patients are included in the study.
- Subacute stroke patients having stroke less than 6 months are included in this study.
- Stable participants having a stroke severity score \> 6 on National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
- Modified Ashworth scale score ≤ 2 of the affected upper extremity.
You likely can't join if
- Participants who have medical problems or co-morbidities that interdict their participation in the study.
- Patients with severe apraxia, somatosensory problems.
- Unilateral neglect
- Severe contractures of the affected shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger.
- Participants who show the symptoms of global or receptive aphasia.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 45 to 75 years.
- Both male and female patients are included in the study.
- Subacute stroke patients having stroke less than 6 months are included in this study.
- Stable participants having a stroke severity score \> 6 on National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
- Modified Ashworth scale score ≤ 2 of the affected upper extremity.
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score ≥ 24.
- Patients who can sit with or without support.
- No contractures of the affected shoulder, elbow, wrist and fingers.
- Participants who have no history of peripheral nerve injury or musculoskeletal disease
- Participants who have medical problems or co-morbidities that interdict their participation in the study.
- Patients with severe apraxia, somatosensory problems.
- Unilateral neglect
- Severe contractures of the affected shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger.
- Participants who show the symptoms of global or receptive aphasia.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 45 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.