Comparison of Effects of Mirror Therapy Combined With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation or Binaural Beats Stimulation on Cortical Excitability, Heart Rate Variability and Lower Limb Motor Function in Patients With Stroke
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Stroke
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
- Enrollment
- 72
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Fugl-Meyer assessment, lower extremity
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 8 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of mirror therapy combined with either neuromuscular electrical stimulation or binaural beat stimulation on post-stroke lower limb motor function recovery. The study also explores the relationship between patients' cortical excitability and motor function improvement.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •First occurrence of stroke≧ 6 months
- •Mini-mental state examination≧24
- •Modified Ashworth's scale of ankle muscle ≦3
- •Sit independently≧30 mins
- •Brunnstrom stage ≧3
- •Aged between 20 and 80 years
Exclusion Criteria
- •Speech impairment
- •Hearing impairment
- •Visual impairment
- •Other orthopedic diseases or nerve damage
- •Complete sensory impairment
- •Pacemaker or metal implants
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Fugl-Meyer assessment, lower extremity
Time Frame: 10minutes
The Fugl-Meyer Assessment for lower extremity is a scale used to evaluate motor and functional recovery in patients with conditions like stroke. It measures muscle strength, movement control, coordination, and balance. Scores range from 0 (no movement) to 34 (full recovery). Higher scores indicate better recovery.
Secondary Outcomes
- Modified ashworth scale(5minutes)
- The postural assessment scale for stroke patients(10 minutes)
- Timed up and go test(5minutes)
- Barthel index(5minutes)