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Mirror Therapy and Treadmill Training for Patients With Chronic Stroke

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Institute of Technology, Sligo

Status

Completed

Conditions

Stroke

Treatments

Device: Mirror Therapy
Device: Treadmill
Device: Placebo Mirror Therapy

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT03468504
ITSligo

Details and patient eligibility

About

This is a pilot randomised controlled trial investigating a combination of mirror therapy and treadmill training for the rehabilitation of lower limb impairment following a stroke. This study has been conducted as part of a PhD qualification at the Institute of Technology Sligo in Ireland with all therapy sessions taking place at the institute. The study was conducted in conjunction with Sligo University Hospital and it attained ethical approval through the relevant University Hospital Ethics Committee.

Full description

The study necessitated patients with chronic stroke to walk on a treadmill while viewing a reflection of their non-affected limb in a mirror. There was also a placebo group and these patients walked on the treadmill and viewed a mirror in an altered position. Patients were referred through Hospital Health Professionals. Prior to trial commencement all participants were given comprehensive trial information and provided signed written informed consent. A total of 30 participants were recruited. Patients attended the study for 30 minutes per day, three days per week, for four weeks. Patients received outcome assessment prior to the beginning of the intervention, directly after it and at three month followup assessment. All assessments were carried out by a Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in stroke rehabilitation. Patients were assessed using established outcome measures for lower limb motor function, muscle tone, walking speed and endurance.

Enrollment

30 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

  • Chronic stroke (greater than or equal to 6 months post stroke) with lower limb heimiparesis.
  • Ambulatory with/without walking aid.
  • Discharged from formal rehabilitation.
  • A Mini Mental State Examination >/= 24.

Exclusion criteria

  • Younger than 18 years
  • Any additional illness that may prevent treadmill walking
  • A Mini Mental State Examination < 24.

Trial design

Primary purpose

Treatment

Allocation

Randomized

Interventional model

Parallel Assignment

Masking

Double Blind

30 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

Mirror Therapy & Treadmill Training
Experimental group
Description:
Mirror Therapy: Participants view a mirror reflection of their non-affected limb which is placed in their mid-sagittal plane for 30 mins per day, 3 days per week, for four weeks. Treadmill Training: Participants will walk on a treadmill at their comfortable walking speed for 30 mins per day, 3 days per week, for four weeks.
Treatment:
Device: Treadmill
Device: Mirror Therapy
Placebo Mirror & Treadmill Training
Placebo Comparator group
Description:
Placebo Mirror Therapy: Participants view a mirror which is placed forward/ahead of them in their mid-sagittal plane, and cannot see a reflection of any lower limb as their leg does not pass in front of the mirror for 30 mins per day, 3 days per week, for four weeks. Treadmill Training: Participants will walk on a treadmill at their comfortable walking speed for 30 mins per day, 3 days per week, for four weeks.
Treatment:
Device: Placebo Mirror Therapy
Device: Treadmill

Trial documents
3

Trial contacts and locations

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