Using mobile apps to improve exercise adherence and hand function in chronic stroke patients
Combined Effects of Mobile Based Video Games and Face to Face Exercise Program on Exercise Adherence and Hand Function in Chronic Stroke.
NA · Riphah International University · NCT06696885
This study is testing whether using mobile video games along with therapy can help people who have had a stroke stick to their exercise routine and improve their hand function.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 35 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06696885 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile-based video games combined with task-based therapy in enhancing exercise adherence and hand function among chronic stroke patients. Conducted at Riphah International University, the study will involve a randomized controlled trial design with 64 participants divided into two groups: one receiving the mobile intervention and the other receiving conventional physical therapy. The trial will last for 10 months, with data collected using various assessment tools to measure outcomes related to hand dexterity and exercise adherence. The study seeks to leverage technology to improve rehabilitation outcomes for individuals affected by stroke.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are chronic stroke patients aged 30 to 75 years who have a stroke severity score greater than 6 on the NIHSS and can sit without support.
Not a fit: Patients with severe apraxia, significant co-morbidities, or those exhibiting symptoms of global or receptive aphasia may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance rehabilitation outcomes and quality of life for chronic stroke patients by improving their hand function and adherence to exercise routines.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of mobile applications in rehabilitation is a growing trend, this specific approach combining mobile video games with task-based therapy is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients age 30 to 75 years were included. * Chronic stroke patients ranging from 6 months to 2 years (41). * Participants having a stroke severity score \> 6 on National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) (42). * Modified Ashworth scale score ≤ 3 of the affected upper extremity (44). * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score ≥ 26 (45). * Patients who are able to sit without support. * No contractures of the affected wrist and fingers. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who show the symptoms of global or receptive aphasia. * Participants who have medical problems or co-morbidities that interdict their participation in the study (such as shoulder pain in the paretic limb). * Patients with severe apraxia, somatosensory problems. * Severe spasticity of the affected wrist and finger flexors.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Riphah International University — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Binish Afzal, MS-NMPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Maira Sohail, MS- NMPT
- Email: mairasohail01@gmail.com
- Phone: +923244009200
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: Chronic Stroke Patients