Comparative Effects of Somatosensory Stimulation and Task Based Mirror Therapy in Post Stroke Pat… (NCT07578844) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparative Effects of Somatosensory Stimulation and Task Based Mirror Therapy in Post Stroke Patients
Pakistan24 participantsStarted 2025-07-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial will be conducted at the Department of Physical Therapy, DHQ Hospital Sheikhupura, over duration of eleven months. A total of 20 stroke patients meeting inclusion criteria will be conveniently sampled and randomly assigned into two groups. Group A will receive somatosensory stimulation, while Group B will undergo task-based mirror therapy. Interventions will be administered five times per week for four weeks. Upper limb function will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity (FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), and the Box and Block Test (BBT) to assess upper limb motor function, task based performance and gross motor dexterity. Data analysis will be performed using SPSS version 26.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age: above 40-70 years
* Both Male and female patients
* Unilateral ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
* Having attack duration of 1 to 6 months
* Mild - Moderate motor impairment
* Moderate cognitive ability according to Mini-mental State Examination score \>24 3 grade Brunnstrom upper extremity stage
Exclusion Criteria:
* Aphasia
* Serious unilateral neglect (Star Cancellation Test ≤ 44/54) or visual field deficiency
* Any other comorbid neurological diseases except for stroke
* Diagnosis of any other neuromuscular or orthopedic disease in the upper extremities
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is comparing somatosensory stimulation against mirror therapy for upper limb recovery after stroke — based on my specific type of stroke and how my arm function is right now, which of these two approaches does my doctor think might be a better fit for me?
2The trial is no longer enrolling new patients, so could my doctor help me understand whether somatosensory stimulation or mirror therapy might still be available to me outside of this study, either through standard rehabilitation or another program?
3Since this study is measuring upper limb function using the Box and Block Test and the Action Research Arm Test, can my doctor explain what my current scores on those assessments look like and what a meaningful improvement would actually mean for my daily life?
4This trial doesn't have a traditional phase label, which suggests it's more about comparing two rehabilitation approaches than testing a new drug — so what does my doctor think the current evidence says about the safety and real-world benefit of each technique for someone in my situation?
5Are there standard stroke rehabilitation options I should consider first, or alongside learning about this trial, especially given that enrollment is already closed and I may need to start recovery-focused therapy soon?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.