Mirror therapy vs CO-OP vs conventional occupational therapy with robotic balance training for stroke recovery

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

In a randomized controlled design, 45 adults with subacute or chronic stroke will be assigned to one of three groups receiving either mirror therapy (MT), Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP), or conventional occupational therapy (COT), with all groups receiving robotic balance training as a priming intervention. Interventions run 4 weeks at five sessions per week, and a transfer package is used to promote generalization to daily life. Outcomes include motor and somatosensory function, occupational performance, activities of daily living, participation, self-efficacy, and quality of life measured at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at a 3-month follow-up. The trial compares the relative effectiveness of these approaches to guide clinical decision-making for stroke rehabilitation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* \- Individuals diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
* Age 18 years and older
* Subacute (3-6 months post-stroke) or chronic stage (6-12 months post-stroke)
* Brunnstrom Motor Recovery Stage ≥3 for upper extremity, ≥4 for hand, and ≥4 for lower extremity
* Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24
* No severe visual, orthopedic, or additional neurological impairments
* Not participating in another study during the research period
* Voluntary consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* \- Poor motor coordination or major medical problems that would prevent participation
* Presence of Wernicke's aphasia
* Botulinum toxin injection within the last 3 months
* Psychiatric conditions that may interfere with participation (e.g., depression, ongoing psychiatric treatment, low motivation)

Where it's running

• Bayburt State Hospital
  Bayburt, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Gokcen Akyurek, Associate Professor — Hacettepe University
• Study coordinator: NURTEN BİLGİN, PhD Student
• Email: nurtenncek@gmail.com
• Phone: +905546366542

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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.