Topic: Stroke Research Network
Conditions
Interventions
Participants in a rehabilitation unit are recruited at least 1 week after their stroke and are randomly divided to receive mirror or control therapy. The control treatment is exercises to the legs del
Sponsors
University of Salford (UK)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. First time stroke at least 1 week previously and inpatient in a stroke rehabilitation unit 2. No premorbid conditions limiting upper limb function 3. Sufficient cognitive and communication skills to give consent (as judged by the clinical team) 4. Medically stable and able to participate in rehabilitation (as judged by the clinical team) 5. Upper limb weakness which limits activity (Motricity Index Upper Limb score less than 99)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable to consent 2. Not a first time stroke 3. Previous condition limiting upper limb function 4. Unable to participate in rehabilitation 5. No upper limb weakness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| How well the patient can move and use their weak arm and hand, measured at baseline, immediately after the trial, and one month after the trial | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at end of treatment: 1. Acceptability of therapy to patients and clinical team 2. How much the patients used the treatment 3. Side effects | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed