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Comparison of the effect of a Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)-based virtual reality intervention versus real PNF exercises in stroke

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Chronic Stroke Survivors.
Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction
Registration Number
IRCT20240406061422N1
Lead Sponsor
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
28
Inclusion Criteria

First stroke experience
A minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 4 years since stroke
Ability to sit independently on a chair during the intervention
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Brunnstrom stage 3 or higher for upper extremity

Exclusion Criteria

Severe visual impairment that makes it difficult to interact with virtual reality tool
History of previous mood disorders or use of related medications

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
pper Extremity motor performance. Timepoint: Pre ,Post, After 1 month follow up. Method of measurement: Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Motor Activity Log.;Cognitive performance. Timepoint: Pre ,Post, After 1 month follow up. Method of measurement: Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test ,Forward and backward Digit Span Test.;Occupational performance. Timepoint: Pre ,Post, After 1 month follow up. Method of measurement: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Depression and Anxiety. Timepoint: Pre, Post, After 1 month follow up. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.
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