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Comparative Effects of Mirror Therapy and Standard Physiotherapy in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

NCT07332884 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 52

Last updated 2026-01-12

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Summary

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition characterized by persistent pain, sensory disturbances, motor dysfunction, and functional impairment, often following trauma or surgery. Conventional physical therapy is commonly used in the management of CRPS; however, treatment outcomes are often variable and incomplete. Mirror therapy is a non-invasive rehabilitation technique that uses visual feedback to influence cortical reorganization and may help reduce pain and improve motor function in patients with CRPS.

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of mirror therapy with routine physical therapy in patients diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Eligible participants will be allocated into two groups. One group will receive mirror therapy in addition to standard rehabilitation exercises, while the control group will receive routine physical therapy alone. Both interventions will be delivered over a defined treatment period under supervised conditions.

Primary outcomes will include changes in pain intensity, while secondary outcomes will assess functional ability, range of motion, and overall limb use. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and after completion of the intervention period. This study aims to determine whether mirror therapy provides additional benefits over routine physical therapy in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes in patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Conditions

  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Mirror Therapy

Participants perform movements with the unaffected limb while watching its reflection in a mirror, creating the visual illusion that the affected limb is moving normally. Aimed at reducing pain and improving motor functio

OTHER

Routine Physical Therapy

Standard physical therapy including stretching, strengthening, and functional exercises to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore limb function in CRPS patients.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Lahore

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-11-24
Primary Completion
2025-05-04
Completion
2025-10-10

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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