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Boccia Exercises and Upper Limb Muscle Adaptations in Hemiparetic Individuals

NCT07254273 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 22

Last updated 2025-11-28

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Summary

This study investigates whether adding Boccia exercises to conventional rehabilitation improves upper extremity muscle thickness and grip strength in individuals with hemiparesis following stroke. The research aims to determine if Boccia training can enhance muscle morphology and functional strength beyond standard physical therapy.

Conditions

  • Hemiparesis After Stroke

Interventions

OTHER

Boccia exercise

Boccia exercises differ significantly from other rehabilitation interventions for individuals with physical disabilities. Traditional physical therapy or exercise programs often involve repetitive, motivating movements that lack motivation and cannot be directly linked to individuals' daily activities. However, thanks to its game-based structure, Boccia offers a fun and functional exercise platform. This increases individuals' motivation to participate, facilitates continuity, and brings a more natural setting to the rehabilitation process. Furthermore, Boccia supports the active use of upper extremity muscles and the development of balance and coordination, while also encouraging social interaction and a sense of competition. Therefore, Boccia's game-based and accessible structure offers a more applicable and sustainable approach to developing motor skills and increasing functional independence in individuals with physical disabilities compared to other traditional interventions.

OTHER

physiotherapy

Conventional physical therapy (physiotherapy) is a proven rehabilitation approach aimed at improving upper extremity function, muscle strength, and range of motion in hemiparetic individuals who have had a stroke. The program includes strengthening exercises, joint mobilization, task-oriented functional activities, and motor relearning techniques. Sessions are individualized and tailored to the participant's clinical condition to increase independent participation in activities of daily living in hemiparetic individuals. Regular and structured practice helps prevent the development of muscle atrophy and contractures and maximize functional gains.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bayburt University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • EMRE B HAZAR, Master Degree · Bayburt University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-10-24
Primary Completion
2024-11-01
Completion
2025-01-20

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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