Using a device for hand therapy in stroke patients
Comparative Study on Mirror Therapy With a Rehabilitation Device for Training of Affected Fingers
This study tests if a new device called Miraπ can help stroke patients with weak hands recover better than regular therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Yale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bridgeport, Connecticut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06296628 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a new rehabilitation device called Miraπ for mirror therapy in stroke patients with motor weakness in one hand. Participants are randomly assigned to either a control group receiving conventional therapy or a treatment group using the Miraπ device, which physically moves the affected hand during therapy sessions. The study involves two measurement visits to assess hand function at admission and discharge during the inpatient rehabilitation stay. The goal is to determine if the Miraπ device leads to better outcomes compared to traditional methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are stroke patients with motor weakness in one hand who are cleared for inpatient rehabilitation.
Not a fit: Patients with motor function problems in both hands or those not cleared for rehabilitation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve hand function recovery in stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, the specific use of the Miraπ device represents a novel intervention in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants currently accepted and cleared for rehabilitation in the inpatient rehabilitation unit by the rehabilitation medical director. * Participants with paralysis or motor function problems of only one hand. * Participants spasticity of the affected hand ( as assessed by by the occupational therapist) * Participants need mirror therapy because of their health condition. * Participants are able to memorize easy tasks, and able to follow instructions e.g., moving the healthy fingers. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who are not cleared physically or medically to participate in standard acute inpatient rehabilitation therapies by the rehabilitation medical director * Participants who are not able to memorize easy tasks, e.g., moving the healthy fingers. * Participants with spasticity of the affected hand ( as assed by the occupational therapist) * Vulnerable populations
Where this trial is running
Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Yale New Haven Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, Bridgeport Hospital — Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rummana Aslam, MD — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Rummana Aslam, MD
- Email: Rummana.aslam@yale.edu
- Phone: 203-747-5412
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.