Comparison of Effects of Mirror Therapy Combined With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation or Binaural Beats Stimulation on Cortical Excitability, Heart Rate Variability and Lower Limb Motor Function in Patients With Stroke

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-80
SponsorKaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

About this trial

This study aims to compare the effects of mirror therapy combined with either neuromuscular electrical stimulation or binaural beat stimulation on post-stroke lower limb motor function recovery. The study also explores the relationship between patients' cortical excitability and motor function improvement.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

First occurrence of stroke≧ 6 months

Mini-mental state examination≧24

Modified Ashworth's scale of ankle muscle ≦3

Sit independently≧30 mins

Disqualifiers

Speech impairment

Hearing impairment

Visual impairment

Other orthopedic diseases or nerve damage

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Mirror Therapy
  • Mirror Therapy + Electrical Stimulation
  • Mirror Therapy + Binaural Beat

Treatment groups

72 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups