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Testing session to assess the user experience, usability and safety of the Heroes exergame for stroke patients to train balance

Conditions
nervous system disorder (chronic stroke)
Cerebro Vasculair Accident
Stroke
Registration Number
NL-OMON56475
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Twente
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria

-Having sustained a unilateral stroke in the cerebrum more than 6 months ago.
-Experiencing mild to moderate impairments in balance and walking.
-Physically able to stand and walk independently without walking aids (e.g.
cane).
-Aged between 18 and 75 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

-Conditions in which physical activity is contra-indicated
-Other neurological or musculoskeletal disorder or injuries affecting balance
or gait abilities.
-Current orthopaedic problems; hip or knee replacement, or limb amputation.
-Impaired vision that is not corrected by glasses or lenses.
-Current use of psychotropic medication affecting responsiveness, balance or
posture.
-Behavioural or cognitive problems interfering with compliance to the study
protocol.
-Unable to use the intervention system independently.
-Unable to give personal informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>The main study parameter is the user experience from the people with stroke. </p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
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<p>The secondary outcome measures are usability and safety perception from the<br /><br>end-user. This will be assessed with questionnaires and observation of the<br /><br>session.</p><br>
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