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Virtual Reality Mirror Therapy for Those With Acquired Brain Injury: A Clinical Pilot Study

30 participantsStarted 2016-06

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to investigate the effects of virtual reality based mirror therapy (VMT) on individuals with acquired brain injury when compared to a control group receiving traditional mirror therapy (TMT). This is a randomized controlled pilot study in which patients with hemiplegia will be assigned to VMT or TMT and the impact on upper extremity function will be observed.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of stroke or brain injury, including ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes, confirmed by radio logical evidence and evidence suggesting injury primarily to one side and exhibited by hemiplegia * their post injury time is between 2 weeks and 2 years * patients are between the age of 16 and 65 years old Exclusion Criteria: * greater than stage 4 on the CMSA * behavioral impairments that may prevent safe or consistent participation

What they're measuring

Upper Extremity Function

Timeframe: 6-weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02762058

SponsorUniversity of Guelph

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06

Contact for this trial

Denise Johnson, BHSc(PT)

(905)521-2100 johnsden@hhsc.ca

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