Mirror box therapy with stroke patients
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of mirror box therapy in upper limb rehabilitation with sub-acute stroke patients.
IRAS ID
165094
Contact name
Alison P Porter-Armstrong
Contact email
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 11 months, 31 days
Research summary
Individuals who have sustained a stroke are often left with residual deficits of the upper limb such as impaired movement and sensation. These deficits restrict functional use of the limb in everyday activities and can result in increased dependency upon others to engage in some tasks. Regaining independence through functional use of the arm and hand is an aim of occupational therapy rehabilitation. Mirror box therapy (MBT) is a relatively new innovation being introduced into occupational therapy interventions. Some studies have reported it to be beneficial in upper limb rehabilitation, however, these studies have not involved a sub-acute stroke population. This pilot study aims to provide evidence, using RCT design, as to whether this type of therapy may offer greater potential in functional gains in the sub-acute recovery period of stroke than standard rehabilitation of the upper limb alone. Such evidence will help direct future work in the area.
REC name
HSC REC A
REC reference
14/NI/1149
Date of REC Opinion
7 Jan 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion