EFFECT OF MOTOR IMAGERY COMBINED MIRROR THERAPY EXERCISES ON UPPER ARM FUNCTION IN ACUTE STROKE

Phase 1

Completed

Conditions: Diseases of the nervous system,

Registration Number: CTRI/2020/11/028909

Lead Sponsor: NITTE DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY

Brief Summary: In stroke ,the impairment of the upper extremity is the most disabled consequences that limits independent living .Initially arm weakness that persists even after three to six months .The study purpose is to understand the combined effectiveness of motor imagery with mirror therapy as the early rehabilitation for improving the hand function in post stroke patients. The combination of two approaches motor imagery and mirror therapy for the execution of activities of the upper extremity improve the performance of upper limb functional recovery and improve the quality of life .

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 34

Inclusion Criteria

1.Acute stroke onset within one to two week 2.Ischemic type of stroke 3.No cognitive dysfunction according to mini-mental state examination(more than 24), 4.Fugl Meyer upper extremity score between 32 and 52.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Aphasia 2.Vision or hearing disorders 3.Spatial neglect 4.Hemianopia 5.Post stroke shoulder pain 6.A Previous case of shoulder dislocation or rotator cuff tear.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ACTION RESEARCH ARM TEST	10 DAYS

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
FUGL MEYER ASSESSMENT UPPER EXTREMITY	10 DAYS

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Justice K.S Hedge Charitable Hospital,Mangaluru
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Kannada, KARNATAKA, India
Justice K.S Hedge Charitable Hospital,Mangaluru
🇮🇳Kannada, KARNATAKA, India
Sajna S V
Principal investigator
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sajna26.ss@gmail.com