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Effects of Action Observation Therapy Based on Virtual Reality for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in Stroke

NCT06196229 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2024-06-26

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Summary

This study aims to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) assessing the effectiveness of combining Action Observation (AO) with Virtual Reality (VR) in improving upper limb function for stroke patients compared to AO therapy alone.

Individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be assigned by lottery into one of two groups: Group A will receive only AO therapy, watching daily actions and then executing them, while Group B will receive both AO and VR therapy, using VR glasses to complete tasks. The Box and Block Test for manual dexterity, the Timed Test, the Modified Ashworth Scale for spasticity, the Rankin Scale for symptom severity, and the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for motor, balance, sensation, and joint function will all be used in the evaluation, both before and after the intervention. Every participant will go through 18 sessions totaling 60

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Action Observation Therapy

During each training session, participants were asked to observe a specific object-directed daily action presented on a computer screen, and afterward they performed what they have observed, 5 repetitions of each task, time duration was noted . 16 motor tasks related to their daily living that were performed with their own hands which are following 1. Folding a towel 2. Cutting a toilet roll 3. Using scissors 4. Tightening shoelaces 5. Opening and closing a square airtight container 6. Opening a bottle top 7. Turning a faucet 8. Using a field of billfold 9. Drinking water 10. Setting a seal 11. Changing batteries 12. Opening and closing a zipper 13. Turning over pages of a book 14. Plugging the outlet 15. Spraying water with a sprayer 16. Sorting chopsticks and spoons and putting them in a box • The participants were advised to keep focusing on their affected arm/hand action observational tasks

OTHER

Action Observation Therapy combined with Virtual Reality

In the VRT group, participants will execute VR-based activities conducted by the same therapist. * 16 tasks will be assigned in each session. VR SHINECON 3D Glasses will be used * The virtual environment was set in a 6 m2 physical space * At the beginning of each session, the participant will sit in the center of the set zone and will be assisted to wear the VR glasses * After the participant will confirm that the sight and sound is clear and comfortable, the tasks mentioned in action observation therapy will be done using virtual reality videos * The Extrinsic feedback will be provided, including the time left, number of repetitions, and record number of repetitions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Tasneem Shahzadi, Phd* · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-11-25
Primary Completion
2024-07-01
Completion
2024-07-01

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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