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Action Observation Therapy in Chronic Stroke Via Telerehabilitation

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllKarabuk University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Stroke, a leading cause of disability worldwide, particularly affects upper extremity function, rendering individuals dependent on others for daily living activities and reducing their quality of life. To mitigate these effects, Action Observation Therapy (AOT), which has gained prominence in recent years, activates the mirror neuron system, triggering learning processes in the motor cortex and supporting functional recovery through the imitation of observed movements. Furthermore, telerehabilitation offers a significant advantage in facilitating access to rehabilitation services for these patients requiring long-term treatment, eliminating barriers such as transportation and cost. The absence of studies in the literature comparing the effectiveness of combining these two methods on hand skills and quality of life in individuals with chronic stroke with conventional physiotherapy makes i

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years of age, * Diagnosis of left hemiparetic stroke, * Having passed between 6 months since the onset of stroke, * Being in stage 4 or 5 of the hand and stage 4, 5 or 6 of the upper extremity according to Brunnstrom staging, * Being able to sit on a chair for 30 minutes without support (patients who scored 20 or more points in total from the Trunk Impairment Scale), * Scoring 24 or more points from the Mini Mental Test Exclusion Criteria: * Unwillingness to participate in the study, * Having spasticity that prevents grasping and releasing an object (levels 3 and 4 on the Modified Ashworth Scale), * Having a contracture in any of the affected upper extremity joints, * Having severe neglect disorder (scoring 21 or higher on the Catherine Bergego Scale), * Having impaired cooperation, compliance, and behavior during the administration of tests used to obtain data, * Having a mental impairment that prevents communication and following basic commands (scoring less than 24 on the Mini-Mental Test), * Having additional neurological and/or orthopedic problems that may affect motor performance and sitting balance, * Having severe visual and hearing problems (if any, these problems not corrected with assistive devices such as glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, etc.)
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What it tests

  • Conventional physiotherapy
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Where

2 sites
Karabuk University
Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)
Mustafa KAVAK
Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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