Comparison of Effectiveness of Virtual Reality With Mirror Therapy in Improving Motor Function of Upper Limb of Stroke Patients

Last updated: June 27, 2022
Sponsor: Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Stroke

Cerebral Ischemia

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05441228
Saleha 279-21
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare the effectiveness of virtual reality and mirror therapy in stroke patients. Different studies has been done to find out the best therapy for stroke patients. Use of virtual reality in medical field is becoming more popular now-a-days. Different devices and applications are available to treat various conditions. Research has been done to find the clinical applications of virtual reality for upper limb motor rehabilitation in stroke. in another study, mirror therapy with bilateral arm training was used for hemiplegic upper extremity motor functions in patients with chronic stroke. After doing literature review, it was found that no research has been done to compare the effectiveness of mirror therapy with virtual reality in improving motor function of upper limb of stroke patients. So, In this study these two therapies are compared. For virtual reality Oculus Quest 2 has been used. Patients were allowed to use beat saber game on Oculus.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Stroke affecting upper limb

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • mental problem cognitive problem

Study Design

Total Participants: 32
Study Start date:
April 04, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
July 20, 2022

Connect with a study center

  • Shifa tameer e millat university

    Islamabad, Federal 44000
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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