RHOMBUS: Rehabilitation via HOMe Based gaming exercise for the Upper-limb post Stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke; Nervous System Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN60291412
• Lead Sponsor: Brunel University London

Brief Summary

2018 Protocol article in https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30467137 protocol (added 25/11/2019) 2022 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35228279/ (added 27/10/2022) 2024 Results article in https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-075821 qualitative analysis (added 22/01/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-04-10
• Study Completion: 2019-02-28
• Last Update Posted: 5 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

1. Capacity to consent
2. Unilateral stroke
3. Minimum of 12 weeks post-stroke and finished formal rehabilitation for their arm (ie NHS or private provider)
4. Mild to moderately severe reduction in arm function (9-25 on the Motricity Index)
5. Able to sit independently for up to 5 minutes before requiring rest
6. Aged 18 years or older

Exclusion Criteria

1. Photosensitive epilepsy
2. Pain in the arm at rest
3. People with severe visual neglect/hemianopia (score >0 on NIHSS 'Visual' and 'Inattention and Extinction' subscales)
4. Unstable medical conditions e.g. angina not controlled by medication
5. Unable to understand or communicate in English (i.e. unable to follow instructions as assessed by 2-point command)
6. Fixed contracture or active disease (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis) affecting movement that will reduce the ability to use the Gameball.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified