Improving balance performance in stroke survivors through exergame training
Evaluation and Improving Strategy of Turning Performance in Individuals With Stroke
This study is testing if a fun video game-based balance training can help stroke survivors improve their balance and turning skills better than regular upper body exercises.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06000904 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial involves a single-blind randomized controlled design with thirty individuals who have experienced a stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving exergame-based balance training or a control group undergoing upper limb and trunk training. The intervention lasts four weeks, with three 60-minute sessions each week, aiming to enhance turning and balance performance in stroke survivors. The study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of innovative training methods in improving functional mobility.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a single incident of stroke at least six months prior and have specific motor recovery levels.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments, other neurological diseases, or orthopedic conditions affecting mobility may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance balance and mobility in individuals recovering from stroke.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using exergame-based interventions for rehabilitation, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * aged ≥18 years * single incident of stroke * stroke duration of at least 6 months * lower limb Brunnstrom motor recovery stage between level three and five * Functional Ambulation Categories scale ≥3 Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with cognitive impairmen (the Mini-Mental State Examination with a score below 24) * visual or auditory impairments * communication disorders * other neurological diseases affecting motor performance, or any orthopedic conditions that could influence walking ability * contraindications to physical activity, such as angina or uncontrolled hypertension
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
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.