Study name |
Effect of mirror therapy on unilateral neglect for patients after stroke |
Methods |
Single‐blinded randomised controlled trial to investigate effects of mirror therapy, with reference to sham mirror (a glass wall) and control (a covered mirror), in reducing unilateral neglect for patients with stroke |
Participants |
Inclusion criteria
Ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke, confirmed by medical diagnoses compatible with unilateral right lesion involvement (i.e. left hemiplegic), exhibited left visual field inattention or unilateral neglect by obtaining a total score of star cancellation subtest in the conventional battery of the Behavioural Inattention Test ≤ 51 (out of 54)
Stroke with onset of neurological condition ≤ 6 months previously
Normal or corrected‐to‐normal visual acuity better than 20/60 (6/18) in the better eye
Hemiplegic upper extremity functional levels 3 to 7 as rated by Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity and able to move against gravity
Ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions, with Mini Mental State Examination ≥ 21
Ability to participate in a therapy session lasting at least 30 minutes
Consent to participant in the study
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Interventions |
Mirror therapy |
Outcomes |
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Starting date |
July 2016 |
Contact information |
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Notes |
Study author confirmed ended and in write‐up stages |