Improving motor function in stroke patients using video game therapy
Changes in Motor Function and Functional Brain Connectivity on Subacute Ischemic Stroke Patients, Associated With a New Videogame Therapy Platform
NA · Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico · NCT05283369
This study is testing if playing video games can help people recovering from a stroke improve their movement and brain connections better than just regular therapy alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Mexico City, Tlalpan, CDMX) |
| Trial ID | NCT05283369 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of video game therapy on motor function and brain connectivity in patients recovering from subacute ischemic stroke. It involves a randomized pilot study comparing an experimental group receiving video game therapy alongside conventional rehabilitation to a control group receiving only conventional therapy. Patients will undergo standardized tests to assess their motor and cognitive abilities before and after the intervention, which includes 300 minutes of video game therapy per week for two months. The aim is to validate the effectiveness of interactive applications in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with upper extremity hemiparesis due to ischemic stroke, in the subacute phase, and able to understand verbal instructions.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairments, significant joint instability, or other serious medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve motor recovery and brain function in stroke patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using interactive applications for rehabilitation, but this specific approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Upper extremity hemiparesis caused by ischemic stroke on its dominant side or not * In the subacute phase. From 2 to 16 weeks of ischemic stroke event * Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity \> 15 * No previous stroke Exclusion Criteria: * Token Test \< 17. Inability to understand verbal instructions * Instability of the shoulder, elbow, or wrist joints * Severe concomitant medical problems such as congestive heart failure or seizures * Anosognosia * Severe aphasia * Hemispatial neglect * Visual impairments that are not corrected with glasses * Uncompensated hearing impairment * Patients receiving concomitant therapies
Where this trial is running
Mexico City, Tlalpan, CDMX
- Ana María Escalante-Gonzalbo — Mexico City, Tlalpan, CDMX, Mexico (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ana María Escalante-Gonzalbo, MCompSci — Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
- Study coordinator: Ana María Escalante-Gonzalbo, MCompSci
- Email: aescalan@ifc.unam.mx
- Phone: (52)5523397244
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.
Conditions: Ischemic Stroke, Hemiparesis, Subacute, virtual rehabilitation, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, videogames