The effect of virtual reality camera-based mirror therapy on upper extremity motor function in patients with hemiplegic cerebral palsy

The effect of virtual reality camera-based mirror therapy on upper extremity motor function in patients with hemiplegic cerebral palsy 8 to 12 years: a pilot study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20211024052860N1

Enrollment

Registered

2022-04-14

Start date

2022-01-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-08-29

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Conditions

hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Mirror Therapy group will receive a virtual reality-based camera-based mirror therapy program in addition to conventional treatments three sessions per week for 8 w

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

8 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age range 8 to 12 years Hemiplegic cerebral palsy, diagnosed by a neurologist Being at levels I, II and III of the MACS (manual ability classification system) Ability to study at school Mild spasticity involved in wrist flexor (modified Ashworth scale less than 2)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to participate in the study (not completing the consent form) Use mirror therapy approaches before the intervention Injection of Botox or surgery on the upper limb for up to 1 year before the intervention

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Selective Control of the Upper Extremity Scale. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, after 8 weeks, the follow-up period after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Selective Control of the Upper Extremity Scale Test.;Gross manual dexterity. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, after 8 weeks, the follow-up period after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Box and block test.;Range of motion. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, after 8 weeks, the follow-up period after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Large hand muscles strength. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, after 8 weeks, the follow-up period after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Dynamometer.;The strength of the delicate muscles of the hand. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, after 8 weeks, the follow-up period after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Pinched gauge.;Quality of Upper Extremity Skills. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, after 8 weeks, the follow-up period after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test.	—

Measure

Time frame

Selective Control of the Upper Extremity Scale. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, after 8 weeks, the follow-up period after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Selective Control of the Upper Extremity Scale Test.;Gross manual dexterity. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, after 8 weeks, the follow-up period after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Box and block test.;Range of motion. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, after 8 weeks, the follow-up period after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Large hand muscles strength. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, after 8 weeks, the follow-up period after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Dynamometer.;The strength of the delicate muscles of the hand. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, after 8 weeks, the follow-up period after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Pinched gauge.;Quality of Upper Extremity Skills. Timepoint: The beginning of the intervention, after 8 weeks, the follow-up period after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAmir Hossein Nasiri Naeini

University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences

ah.nasiri@uswr.ac.ir+98 21 8808 8666

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026