Comparative Effects of Mirror Therapy and Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance in Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorHacettepe University

About this trial

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of three rehabilitation approaches in individuals with stroke: mirror therapy (MT), cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance (CO-OP), and conventional occupational therapy (COT), all combined with robotic balance training.

A total of 45 individuals with subacute and chronic stroke will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. Each group will receive 4 weeks of intervention (5 sessions per week), followed by a 3-month follow-up period.

Outcomes related to motor function, somatosensory function, activities of daily living, participation, and quality of life will be assessed at baseline, after intervention, and at follow-up.

The study aims to determine which intervention approach is more effective in improving functional outcomes in individuals with stroke.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

- 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

Disqualifiers

- 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)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Mirror Therapy
  • Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP)
  • Conventional Occupational Therapy
  • Robotic Balance Training

Treatment groups

45 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators