NCT07018336Recruiting
Mirror vs Virtual Reality Therapy for Upper Extremity Function in Hemiplegic Patients
Comparison of the Acute Effects of Mirror Therapy and Virtual Reality Therapy on Upper Extremity Function and Performance in Hemiplegic Patients
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 2 Mar 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Upper extremity impairment in hemiplegic patients significantly impacts daily activities and reduces quality of life. Although traditional rehabilitation methods can help, some patients experience limited progress. Recently, modern techniques such as mirror therapy and virtual reality (VR) have emerged, demonstrating promising results in motor skill improvement. This study aims to directly compare the acute effects of mirror therapy and VR therapy on upper limb motor function in hemiplegic patients. Forty-two participants aged 18-75 with hemiplegia due to stroke (6-12 months post-stroke) will be randomly assigned to either mirror therapy or VR therapy. The evaluation includes motor function (Fugl-Meyer Assessment), spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale), activities of daily living (Barthel Index), fine motor skills (Box and Block Test), proprioception, and reaction time. The goal is to identify the effectiveness of the mirror therapy and VR therapy on motor function, spasticity control, proprioception, daily activity performance, and reaction times, contributing valuable insights to clinical rehabilitation practices.
- Status (registry)
- Recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 42 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 16 May 2025
- Start date
- 30 May 2025
- Primary completion date
- 31 Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Istinye University
- Diseases
- Stroke
- NCT number
- NCT07018336
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 42
- From 30 May 2025 to the primary completion date, 31 Jul 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Other illness
- Individuals with secondary neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis).
Other
- Patients with severe spasticity (score ≥ 3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale)
- Individuals diagnosed with vestibular dysfunction (as virtual reality equipment may cause issues like nausea or dizziness).
- Individuals with communication issues, such as hearing or vision loss.
Who the study is looking for
- Hemiplegic patients in need of upper extremity rehabilitation.
- Having had a stroke 6 to 12 months prior to the study.
- Being at least Stage 3 for the upper extremity according to the Brunnstrom motor recovery stages.
- Age range: between 18 and 75 years.
- Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study.
- Individuals who are cognitively suitable for mirror therapy and virtual reality applications (a score of at least 24 on the Mini Mental State Examination)
Age in the registry: 18 years to 75 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| İstinye Üniversite Hastanesi Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Istanbul | Turkey (Türkiye) | Recruiting |
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