Effects of Comprehensive Augmented and Virtual Reality in Stroke Patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke

• Registration Number: NCT05193539
• Lead Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of augmented and virtual reality-based rehabilitation programs on improving upper extremity function in subacute stroke patients.

Detailed Description

This was a randomized, single-blinded study, conducted at a single acute rehabilitation unit in a university hospital. In this study, the effect of augmented and virtual reality-based rehabilitation for the recovery of subacute stroke patients compared with conventional occupational therapy was evaluated.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-11-19
• Primary Completion: 2018-12-03
• Study Completion: 2019-10-21
• Study First Submitted: 2021-12-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-12-25
• Status Verified: 2022-01
• Study First Posted: 2022-01-18
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-01-23
• Last Update Posted: 2022-02-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• First ever stroke
• Onset of stroke less than 3 months
• Sufficiently medically stable to participate in active rehabilitation
• Mild-to-moderate upper extremity motor impairments (Brunnstrom stage for the upper extremity 2-6).

Exclusion Criteria

• Severe cognitive impairment (defined as score < 10 on the Mini-Mental State Examination)
• Evidence of apraxia
• Clinical history of neglect
• Previous upper extremity hemiplegia.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity score	2 weeks after intervention	range (0-126), higher scores mean a better motor function

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
EuroQol Visual Analogue Scale	2 weeks after intervention	range (0-100), higher scores mean a better quality of life
Berg Balance Scale	2 weeks after intervention	range (0-56), higher scores mean a better balance function
Grip strength (kg)	2 weeks after intervention	higher scores mean a better hand function
Box and Block Test	2 weeks after intervention	higher scores mean a worse motor function
Modified Barthel Index	2 weeks after intervention	range (0-100), higher scores mean a better activity of daily living
Motor Activity Log of Amount of Use and Quality of Movement	2 weeks after intervention	range (0-150), higher scores mean a better activity of daily living
Hand response reaction time	2 weeks after intervention	higher scores mean a worse hand function

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Samsung Medical Center; 🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea, Republic of