Digital mirror therapy versus conventional mirror therapy for arm recovery after stroke

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized, parallel-group, assessor-blinded trial compares an augmented-reality, computer-vision–enabled digital mirror therapy program with conventional mirror therapy for upper limb rehabilitation in people more than six months after stroke. Participants aged 18–80 with moderate residual upper limb dysfunction will be randomized to receive either digital or conventional mirror therapy and followed for clinical motor outcomes and community integration. The study will also measure musculoskeletal physiology by recording upper-extremity muscle co-activation patterns and collect patient-reported barriers and facilitators to using the digital system. Exclusion criteria include other neurologic diseases, significant cognitive impairment, severe spasticity, or inability to communicate effectively.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke more than 6 months;
2. age between 18 and 80 years;
3. upper limb function rated at levels 2-6 according to the Functional Test for Hemiplegic Extremity Hong Kong Version

Exclusion Criteria:

1. any concomitant neurological disease other than stroke;
2. signs of cognitive impairment, defined as a score below 6 out of 10 on the Abbreviated Mental Test - Hong Kong Version ;
3. or severe spasticity in the hemiparetic upper extremity muscles, with a Modified Ashworth Scale score greater than 2;
4. unable to express thoughts effectively through verbal speech or written language.

Where it's running

• Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting
• Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jack Jiaqi Zhang — The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Study coordinator: Jack Jiaqi Zhang, PhD
• Email: jack-jiaqi.zhang@polyu.edu.hk
• Phone: 27666696

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.