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Virtual Reality-based Training in Cerebellar Ataxia

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cerebellar Ataxia
Registration Number
NCT02900508
Lead Sponsor
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of virtual reality-base training for cerebellar ataxia.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
16
Inclusion Criteria
  • diagnosis of SCA 1, 2, 3 and 6 by a neurologist
  • ability to walk independently with or without any walking aids
  • age ≥ 20
  • a score of ≥ 24 on the mini-mental state examination
Exclusion Criteria
  • histories of other neurological, cardiovascular, or orthopedic diseases affecting motor performance and balance
  • uncontrolled chronic diseases

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Scale for the Assessment and Rating of AtaxiaChange from baseline at 4 weeks
Alternate nose to finger testChange from baseline at 4 weeks
Alternate heel on shin testChange from baseline at 4 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Step widthChange from baseline at 4 weeks
Walking speedChange from baseline at 4 weeks
Nine-hole peg testChange from baseline at 4 weeks

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