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NCT Number: NCT05278403

Use of Virtual Reality and Video Games in the Physiotherapy Treatment of Stroke Patients

Randomized clinical trial based on the application of virtual reality and video games together with physiotherapy treatment in stroke patients, with the main objective of determining their beneficial effects.

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Nervous System Diseases Physical Therapy Vascular Diseases Virtual Reality

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Universidad de Murcia

Murcia, 300100, Spain

About this study

21 participants who will be divided by randomization between a control group and an experimental group. The results will be quantified with the following scales: Modified Asworth (spasticity). Daniels et al (muscle strength) Tinetti (balance and gait) Berg (balance) Joint range

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients receiving neurological physiotherapy treatment.
  • Patients who have suffered a stroke in the last two years.
  • Patients with an age range between 18 and 80 years old.
  • Patients with stroke with the ability to have minimal manual pressure with one limb.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with stroke who also have degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.
  • Stroke patients who do not understand the instructions.
  • Patients who have undergone surgery on the evaluated limbs.
  • Patients with scars that limit movement.

Treatment and study plan

Virtual reality and video games

Other

Use of a software in stroke patients' rehabilitation.

Neurological physiotherapy

Other

Application of conventional physical therapy techniques.

Primary outcomes

  1. Strength

    Time frame: One month

    Strength measurement using the Daniels and Worthingham Scale. Minimum value = 0 , maximum value = 5. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  2. Spasticity

    Time frame: One month

    Spasticity measurement using the Ashworth modified scale. Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 4. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.

  3. Gait

    Time frame: One month

    Gait measurement using the Tinetti scale. Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 28. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  4. Balance

    Time frame: One month

    Balance using the Berg Balance Scale. Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 56. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  5. Joint range

    Time frame: One month

    Joint range measure using goniometer

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidad de Murcia

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Mar 14, 2022
Registry last updated
Jun 22, 2022

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