About this trial
This study will investigate whether combining virtual reality-based mirror therapy (VRMT) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) alongside conventional physical therapy (CPT) will significantly improve hand function for patients with stroke compared to using VRMT or tDCS alone.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
At least 18 years old.
Stroke patients with unilateral cerebral infarction or hemorrhage, more than three months following the stroke.
Adequate cognitive ability to follow instructions (The Arabic version of the Mini-Mental State Examination scores > 24).
Modified Ashworth scale score < 3.
Disqualifiers
visual impairment and field defect or hemi-sensory inattention and unilateral neglect.
Wernicke's aphasia, or global aphasia, leads to difficulty following instructions.
Any contraindication to NIBS.
Other neurological conditions or participation in another study.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Virtual reality
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation compined with virtual reality based mirror therapy
- Conventional physical therapy
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
King Saud University
Lead sponsor
King Fahad Medical City
Collaborator
King Saud Medical City
Collaborator