None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to explore whether chronic stroke survivors who observe digital video images of basic movements (e.g., a healthy person picking up a cup), and then, directly after each observation attempt to physically mimic the observed action improve their motor function.
Interventions
The purpose of this pilot study is to explore whether chronic stroke survivors who observe digital video images of basic movements (e.g., a healthy person picking up a cup), and then, directly after each observation attempt to physically mimic the observed action improve their motor function (the intervention). The purpose of this training is to activate mirror neurons to prime the motor system for regaining possible motor skill function. This will be examined using a within-subject design. The
The purpose of this pilot study is to explore whether chronic stroke survivors who observe digital video images of basic movements (e.g., a healthy person picking up a cup), and then, directly after each observation attempt to physically mimic the observed action improve their motor function (the intervention). The purpose of this training is to activate mirror neurons to prime the motor system for regaining possible motor skill function. This will be examined using a within-subject design. The intervention phase will consist of three one hour sessions per week delivered over two weeks. Each one hour session will involve approximately five different motor skill tasks with 10-15 repetitions of each.
Sponsors
Murdoch University
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Primary purpose
Treatment
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
The following inclusion and exclusion criteria have been based upon availability and capability to recruit chronic stroke survivors during an honours degree. Inclusion criteria: (a) 18 years old and over (b) those not in an in-patient rehabilitation program of a hospital (c) those participants who have had a stroke that has impaired normal function of their upper limb, but where they have some capability to move the limb (Functional assessment score between 20 to 55 of a standard test Fugl-Meyer). (d) able to communicate effectively with investigator in order to complete testing and intervention sessions tasks (e) able to commit to time requirements of testing and intervention phases
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (a) Under 18 years of age (b) not meeting (b) to (e) of the inclusion criteria. (c) spatial neglect (impairment to a section of the visual field)
Outcome results
None listed