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. 2021 Jul 1;2021(7):CD003586. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003586.pub4

NCT03854487.

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

Interventions Mirror therapy
Outcomes
  • Behavioural Inattention Test

  • Gap Detection Test

  • Catherine Bergego Scale

  • Fugl‐Meyer Assessment

Starting date July 2016
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Notes Study author confirmed ended and in write‐up stages