Comparing Virtual Reality and Movement Therapy for Stroke Recovery
Effect of Different Therapeutic Modalities With Virtual Reality or Modified Constraint-induced Movement Therapy Compared With Usual Physical and Occupational Therapy on Motor Recovery of Paretic Limbs in Patients With Cerebrovascular Event
This study is testing whether Virtual Reality therapy or a special movement therapy can help people recover better from stroke compared to regular therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 119 (estimated) |
| Ages | 35 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Mexico City) |
| Trial ID | NCT05875116 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation techniques using Virtual Reality and Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on hemiparesis in patients who have experienced a cerebrovascular event. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Virtual Reality therapy, Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy, or usual physical and occupational therapy. The study will assess changes in motor recovery of the affected limbs and patient satisfaction over a six-week period with two sessions per week. The goal is to determine which therapeutic approach yields the best functional outcomes for patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 35 to 70 with hemiparesis following a cerebrovascular event, who are within 1 to 3 months post-discharge and have no significant cognitive deficits.
Not a fit: Patients who develop new neurological complications or do not complete the therapy program may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients, leading to improved motor recovery and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with both Virtual Reality and Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients between 35 and 70 years of age and with a clinically and tomographically proven diagnosis of a cerebral vascular event in the territory of the middle cerebral artery. * Patients with hemiparesis secondary to the cerebrovascular event * Patients with a maximum Ashworth of 2 and Brunnstrom of minimum 4 * Patients with or without aphasia * Patients with evolution between 1 to 3 months from hospital discharge of the cerebrovascular event * Patients with cerebrovascular event of any sex * Patients with vascular event without cognitive deficit * Patients who agree to participate by signing an informed consent, by them or their family member or person in charge. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who develop dementia or neurological-psychomotor complications during the study. * Patients who present a new cerebrovascular event during the investigation * Patients who do not complete at least 90% of the program * Patients in whom a lack of family support or secondary gain is detected.
Where this trial is running
Mexico City
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social — Mexico City, Mexico (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: María del Carmen Rojas-Sosa, Doctorado — Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
- Study coordinator: Juan Garduño-Espinosa, Doctorado
- Email: juan.gardunoe@gmail.com
- Phone: 55 5228 9917
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.