Efficacy of VR Based Sword Fighting Exercises to Improve Upper Body Movements in Hemiplegic Patients

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Hemiplegic Gait
• Interventions: Behavioral: Virtual reality based exercises; Other: standard physical therapy

• Registration Number: NCT06459570
• Lead Sponsor: Superior University

Brief Summary

this thesis endeavors to shed light on the efficacy of VR-based sword-fighting exercises as a rehabilitation tool for improving upper body movement in hemiplegic patients.

Detailed Description

By amalgamating clinical insights, technological advancements, and theoretical frameworks, this research aims to contribute to the growing body of knowledge in neurorehabilitation and pave the way for innovative, effective, and engaging interventions to enhance the lives of individuals affected by hemiplegia.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-10-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-01
• Status Verified: 2024-06
• Study First Submitted: 2024-06-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-06-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-06-10
• Study First Posted: 2024-06-14
• Last Update Posted: 2024-06-14
• Study Completion: 2024-09-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 62

Inclusion Criteria

• Age 21-80 years
• First clinical stroke, ischemic or hemorrhagic, with diagnosis of stroke confirmed on CT/MRI brain scan.
• Less than 6 weeks after stroke onset
• Upper limb weakness of Medical Research Council (MRC) motor power of grade 2-4 motor power in either the shoulder, elbow or the fingers of the hemiplegic upper extremity
• Subject can understand simple instructions and learn

Exclusion Criteria

• Recurrent stroke
• History of epilepsy
• Presence of arthritis or pain in the affected upper limb restricting repetitive exercises
• Severe aphasia or cognitive impairment, or other psychiatric illnesses that limit the ability to participate or give consent.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Virtual reality based exercises	Virtual reality based exercises	-
standard physical therapy	standard physical therapy	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fugl-Meyer Assessment of upper limb (FMA)	12 Months	This measures upper limb impairment and scores from 0 to 66, the higher the score, the less the impairment. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is a stroke-specific, performance-based impairment index. It is designed to assess motor functioning, balance, sensation, and joint functioning in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.
Action Research Arm Test (ARAT)	12 months	This measures arm and hand function and ranges from 0 to 57, the higher the score, the better the upper limb function. The ARAT is a 19-item measure divided into 4 sub-tests (grasp, grip, pinch, and gross arm movement). Performance on each item is rated on a 4-point

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Azra Naheed Medical College, Superior University; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan