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Analysis of the Effectiveness of Visual Training in Stroke Rehabilitation

NCT06582303 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 52

Last updated 2024-09-03

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Summary

The study was a randomized control trial conducted to determine whether VR games incorporated with cognitive engagement within visual training feedback are feasible intervention options in stroke rehabilitation. An investigation has been conducted to assess the efficacy of virtual reality games that enhance hand motor functions to attain long-lasting improvements. Patients were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. Each patient's therapy consists of 24 sessions, with each session lasting 4 days per week, for a total duration of 6 weeks. Developed four VR-based hand games that include hitting a rolling ball, grasping a balloon, swapping hands, and gripping a pencil.

Conditions

  • Stroke, Subacute

Interventions

DEVICE

Virtual reality Game intervention plus conventional physical therapy

The experimental group initially got VR intervention by playing all four easy-level games named hitting a rolling ball, grasping a balloon, swapping hands, and gripping twice for three minutes each during the first and second weeks. This group again underwent VR intervention by playing all four same games with a difficulty level twice 5 min duration for the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth weeks. The experimental group had an intervention of 24 sessions, lasting 4 days/week for a total of 6 weeks. During the first two weeks, patients received 24 minutes of VR hand games and 24 minutes of therapy sessions per day and for the next four weeks, this group received 40 minutes of VR hand games and 40 minutes of conventional therapy session per day. This group received conventional physical therapy that consists of range of motion, stretching, resistance, and strengthening exercises. At follow-up of two weeks this group only received conventional physical therapy.

DEVICE

Conventional Physical Therapy

The control group received conventional physical therapy, which consists of range of motion, stretching, resistance, and strengthening exercises by using powerweb, thera putty, and occupational therapy equipment. The CPT group had a conventional intervention of 24 sessions, lasting 4 days/week for a total of 6 weeks. The CPT group was given 48 minutes of conventional physical therapy sessions per day for weeks 1 and 2 followed by 80 minutes of conventional physical therapy sessions per day for the next 4 weeks. At follow-up of two weeks, this group also received conventional physical therapy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National University of Science and Technology, Pakistan

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Asim Waris, PhD · National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-11-14
Primary Completion
2023-07-31
Completion
2023-07-31

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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