Video therapy to help leg movement after stroke
Official title: Use of Intensive Visual Stimulation Through Video Therapy to Enhance Lower Limb Motor Recovery After Stroke (SIVIMI). A Single-Center Pilot Study Using a Single-Case Experimental Design (SCED)
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne · NCT07629674 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pilot study tests whether intensive video therapy added to usual rehabilitation can boost lower-limb recovery in people a month to a year after stroke.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Etienne) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 9, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07629674 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with subacute or chronic ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke (1 month to 1 year post-stroke) who can walk 3 meters with or without an aid and are undergoing rehabilitation in a PM&R department.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe cognitive impairment, high spasticity (Modified Ashworth >3), major disabling medical conditions, or other factors that prevent participation may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This single-center pilot study uses a single-case experimental design to measure how five weeks of intensive video therapy, in addition to standard rehabilitation, affect functional mobility in people with subacute or chronic post-stroke leg weakness. Participants undergo a randomized baseline period, followed by the active video therapy plus usual care, a sham video phase, and a follow-up period up to 21 weeks after intervention, with repeated mobility assessments. The primary outcome is changes in functional mobility, measured by the Timed Up and Go test during all phases. Eligibility includes adults 1 month to 1 year post-stroke who can walk at least 3 meters with or without an aid and are receiving PM&R care, while excluding those with severe neglect, high spasticity, major medical or cognitive impairments, or contraindicating conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance leg function and walking ability after stroke when combined with standard rehabilitation.
How similar studies have gone: Video-based therapy has shown promise for upper-limb rehab after stroke, but evidence for lower-limb recovery remains limited and largely exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * \- First or recurrent hemispheric ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke in the subacute or chronic phase (from 1 month to 1 year post-stroke). * Currently receiving rehabilitation care in a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM\&R) department * Able to walk 3 meters back and forth, with or without an assistive device. * Provided informed consent, signed jointly with the investigator. Exclusion Criteria: * \- Severe hemispatial neglect. * Severe spasticity impairing proper positioning (Modified Ashworth Scale \> 3). * Severe general disabling medical conditions. * Associated cerebellar syndrome. * Major comprehension disorders, psychiatric illness, or cognitive impairments that could interfere with study participation. * Participants under full legal guardianship (tutorship). * Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Where it's running
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Service de Médecine Physique et réadaptation
Saint-Etienne, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Etienne OJARDIAS, Dr — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
- Study coordinator: Etienne OJARDIAS, Dr
- Email: Etienne.Ojardias@chu-st-etienne.fr
- Phone: 0477127018
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.