Using action observation and motor imagery therapy to help stroke recovery
Effect of Action Observation and Motor Imagery Therapy on Balance, Functional Status and Quality of Life in Stroke, Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if watching movements and imagining doing them can help stroke patients recover their motor skills better than just regular rehab alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 56 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karaman, Karaman) |
| Trial ID | NCT06166862 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of action observation (AO) and motor imagery (MI) therapies in enhancing motor recovery for stroke patients. These therapies leverage the mirror neuron system to promote motor learning by allowing patients to observe and visualize movements. Participants will receive AO and MI therapy in addition to standard rehabilitation programs to assess improvements in motor function, daily living activities, and overall quality of life. The study aims to determine if these innovative therapies provide additional benefits compared to conventional rehabilitation alone.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients who have experienced a stroke within the last year and have a Functional Ambulation Classification score between 2 and 5.
Not a fit: Patients with repeated strokes, cognitive dysfunction, or severe sensory impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance recovery outcomes and quality of life for stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results using similar therapies, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who had a stroke in the last year * Functional Ambulation Classification score 2-5 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have had repeated strokes * Patients with neglect * Patients with cognitive dysfunction (those who cannot follow simple verbal instructions) * Patients with severe hearing problems * Patients with severe vision problems * Patients with additional musculoskeletal system pathology that will affect physical performance (such as amputation, severe joint mobility limitation, peripheral nerve damage) * Patients with uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes mellitus * Patients with a history of symptomatic lung disease (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema) * Patients with a history of symptomatic cardiac disease (such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, heart failure) * Patients with peripheral artery disease
Where this trial is running
Karaman, Karaman
- Karaman Training and Research Hospital — Karaman, Karaman, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yurdagul Bahran Mustu, MD. — Karaman Training and Research Hospital
- Study coordinator: Yurdagul Bahran Mustu, MD.
- Email: yurdagulbahran@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 506 209 76 72
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.