The Effects of Mirror-Based Virtual Reality Systems and Recalibration Software on Upper Extremity Function in Individuals Experiencing Hemiparesis Post-Stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stroke; Hemiparesis
• Interventions: Device: Virtual reality gaming

• Registration Number: NCT05856669
• Lead Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to learn about the benefits of using a virtual reality gaming system that can be adjusted for a person who has upper arm weakness from stroke. The main question it aims to answer is whether strength and movement in the upper arm be improved by use of the gaming system.

Participants will be asked to complete initial measurements of upper arm function, play a video game for one hour, four times a week for five weeks, and repeat the measurements of upper arm function at the end.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2023-04-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-05-03
• Study First Posted: 2023-05-12
• Study Start: 2023-09-01
• Primary Completion: 2023-10-16
• Study Completion: 2023-10-16
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-10
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1

Inclusion Criteria

• Self-reported diagnosis of stroke
• Greater than 2 years post-stroke
• Access to reliable transportation
• History of weakness/hemiparesis of one upper limb

Exclusion Criteria

• Significant vision impairment or blindness
• Non-English speaking
• History of seizure or seizure disorder
• Health conditions which would be exacerbated by low-intensity exercise
• Inability to use arms independently for exercise

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Single subject case study	Virtual reality gaming	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in grip strength	6 weeks	Measured via hand dynamometer
Change in upper extremity active range of motion	6 weeks	Measured via goniometer

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in aerobic fitness	6 weeks	Measured via oxygen consumption using a wearable metabolic monitor while pedaling an arm bike

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UAB Lakeshore Foundation Research Collaborative; 🇺🇸 Birmingham, Alabama, United States