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Upper Extremity Training for Improving Balance Control Post-Stroke

NCT05049018 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2025-01-14

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Summary

Postural balance control is based on complex mechanisms involving several sensory and motor systems. Maintaining postural equilibrium requires muscle activation to oppose the balance threats. Stroke may be associated with a variety of deficits, including impaired upper limb functions , poor postural stability, impaired reactive balance control, and delayed responses to external balance perturbations. Individuals with stroke are at high risk for falls in all post-stroke stages. Falls may have long-term serious consequences and can lead to more disability. Upper extremity movements have a relevant contribution in controlling balance and enhance the ankle and hip strategies for maintaining upright postural stability among healthy adults. Upper extremities movements also, constitute important elements in both equilibrium and protective reactions. Appropriate corrective responses of both the upper and lower extremities are essential to regain balance control and reduce the risk of falls. More studies are required to know about the impact of arm movements on postural balance control in individuals post-stroke. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of the improvement of the upper extremity functions on postural balance control in patients with stroke.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Traditional Physical Therapy Program

This intervention included: * Strengthening and facilitation exercises for the affected upper extremity muscles. * Stretching and mobilization exercises for the affected upper extremity muscles and joints. * Postural reactions exercises. * Facilitation of arm-reaching and arm-hand skills for the affected upper extremity. * Facilitation of manipulative tasks (grasp and release activities) for the affected upper extremity. * Training of daily living activities for the upper extremities.

DEVICE

ArmeoSpring Virtual Reality Device (Upper Extremity Training Device with Virtual Reality Technology)

ArmeoSpring virtual Reality Equipment is a functional upper extremity rehabilitation device that provides specific therapy with augmented feedback. The ArmeoSpring instrument facilitates intensive task-oriented upper extremity therapy after stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological diseases and injuries. It combines adjustable arm support, with augmented feedback and a large 3 D workspace that allows functional therapy exercises in a virtual reality environment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Umm Al-Qura University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ehab M Abd El Kafy, PhD · Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences - Umm Al Qura University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-01-01
Primary Completion
2022-01-31
Completion
2022-12-10

Countries

  • Saudi Arabia

Study Locations

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