Light Trainer visual-motor program to improve arm and hand function after stroke
Investigation of the Effects of Visual-Motor Based Training on Upper Extremity Functions in Individuals With Stroke
NA · Baskent University · NCT07055945
This study will test whether adding Light Trainer visual-motor exercises to standard physiotherapy helps adults with chronic stroke improve arm and hand function.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 38 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Baskent University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Türkiye) |
| Trial ID | NCT07055945 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Adults 18–75 who had a single stroke at least six months earlier and meet basic cognitive and motor criteria will be enrolled. Participants will receive either a visual-motor training program using the Light Trainer plus physiotherapy or physiotherapy alone, and upper extremity function will be compared between groups. The Light Trainer delivers adjustable, goal-oriented visual-motor tasks designed to support repetitive, task-specific motor learning. The study will also measure effects on cognitive function and trunk control, and the device has not previously been evaluated in published trials.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–75 with a first-time stroke at least six months prior, SMMT ≥24, Brunnstrom upper-extremity stage ≥4, low spasticity (MAS ≤2), shoulder ROM ≥120°, and the ability to stand independently are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with hemispatial neglect, posterior circulation ataxia, bilateral hemiparesis, recent botulinum toxin or physiotherapy, major orthopedic issues in the affected limb, stroke-related hemianopsia, or color blindness are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, combining Light Trainer visual-motor exercises with physiotherapy could improve arm and hand function and possibly boost cognitive and trunk control, helping people regain more independence in daily activities.
How similar studies have performed: Task-oriented and virtual-reality visual-motor approaches have shown benefits in prior studies, but the Light Trainer system itself is novel and has not been reported in published trials.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion criteria: * At least 6 months have passed since the cerebrovascular event * Aged between 18 and 75 years * First-time stroke * Scoring 24 or higher on the Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT) * Upper extremity functioning at Stage 4 or above according to the Brunnstrom Staging * Shoulder, elbow, wrist, and finger muscle tone at or below a score of 2 on the Modified ---Ashworth Scale (MAS) * Shoulder joint range of motion of at least 120° * Ability to stand independently Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of hemispatial neglect syndrome * Ataxia due to posterior circulatory ischemia * Bilateral involvement (bilateral hemiparesis) * Botulinum toxin injection in the last three months * Physiotherapy treatment within the last 6 months * Orthopedic problems such as shoulder subluxation, shoulder pain, or contractures in the hand or wrist * Previous upper extremity or thoracic surgery * Vision problems related to stroke (hemianopsia) * Color blindness
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Türkiye
- Başkent University — Ankara, Türkiye, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ayşegül Aykul, MSc
- Email: aysegulaykul@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905444603250
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: Stroke, Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, Functionality