Adapting Shaping Activities Into Mirror Therapy

NCT06766669 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: MarmaraU-FTR1919B012210132
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this case-control study is to assess the impact of a novel method which adapts shaping activities into mirror therapy to improve dexterity, reaction time, and motor learning of the non-dominant hand in healthy individuals. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the use of Shaping Method as a protocol in Mirror Therapy will have an enhancing effect on upper extremity motor skills, motor learning and reaction time in healthy individuals. The objective of this study is to compare the intervention group, which will undergo shaping method activities in accordance with the protocol set out in Mirror Therapy, with the control group. This will enable an assessment of the impact of this approach on dexterity, reaction time and motor learning of the non-dominant hand in healthy individuals. Participants in intervention group will:

• Use the Shaping Method activities with mirror therapy for 4 weeks.
• Come to the exercise lab 2 times a week for 4 weeks.
• Participate in assessment tests at the beginning and end of the intervention period. Participants in control group will:
• Take assessment tests twice, four weeks apart.
• Maintain their daily routine for the duration of their participation in the study.

Conditions

Healthy

Keywords

Mirror movement therapy; Motor activity; Motor skills; Reaction time

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Roeder Manipulative Aptitude Test

  The Roeder Manipulative Aptitude Test, which involves the insertion of a rod, cap, washer, and nut-common field tools-into a perforated board, was employed to assess motor skills. The test is comprised of two phases, with a five-minute rest period between them. In the initial phase, which lasts three minutes, the subject is required to insert a rod and then a cap into the perforated sections with their non-dominant hand. The total number of rods and caps placed by the participant during this phase of the test is recorded as the unilateral score of the test. In the second stage of the test, which lasts 40 seconds, the participant places the nut and then the washer on the T-bar using both hands. At this juncture, the number of nuts and washers placed on the right and left sides is totaled and recorded as the bilateral score of the test. The sum of the unilateral and bilateral scores represents the total score of the test.

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Nelson Hand Reaction Time Test

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

• Finger Tapping Test

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Mirror Therapy Group

EXPERIMENTAL

In this group, Shaping Method activities are added to Mirror Therapy as a protocol and applied to participants.

Other: Shaping method activities combined with mirror therapy

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

The group that has no intervention and is asked to continue with their daily routines.

Interventions

Shaping method activities combined with mirror therapy OTHER

This intervention involves the application of exercises consisting of shaping method activities accompanied by a mirror device. It is basically an intervention consisting of exercises that require manual dexterity.

Mirror Therapy Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Between 18-30 years old
• Dominant limb is right

You may not qualify if:

• A history of orthopedic disease, neurological disease, and/or surgery of the upper extremities

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Marmara University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Marmara University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (5)

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  BACKGROUND

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  BACKGROUND

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Interventions

Mirror Movement Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation; Therapeutics

Study Officials

• Burcu Ersöz Hüseyinsinoğlu, Associate Professor

  Marmara University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Özlem Doğan

  Marmara University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

  STUDY CHAIR

• Alime Nur Kara

  Marmara University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

  STUDY CHAIR

• Sergen Öztürk, MSc

  Marmara University, Institute of Health Sciences

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Cross-Sectional, Case-Control Study Design

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 5, 2025
• First Posted: January 9, 2025
• Study Start: July 26, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2024
• Study Completion: September 1, 2024
• Last Updated: January 9, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)