Telerehabilitation to Improve Balance and Mobility in Patients After Stroke

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Ischemic Stroke; Hemorrhagic Stroke

• Registration Number: NCT06365463
• Lead Sponsor: University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia

Brief Summary

Telerehabilitation is an effective rehabilitation method that allows patients to receive physiotherapy remotely in their homes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of home-based remote group training for balance and mobility on activities and body functions.

Detailed Description

Patients in the chronic post-stroke phase will be assessed for balance and mobility before and after remotely conducted group training. The training will last for 6 weeks, with two 60-minute sessions of balance and mobility training per week. Two consecutive groups will participate. The participants's balance and weight-bearing symmetry will be comprehensive assessed, as well their sit-to-stand ability, walking speed, and satisfaction with the remote training. Detailed inclusion and exclusion criteria are specified in the appropriate section.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-04-09
• Study First Submitted: 2024-04-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-04-09
• Study First Posted: 2024-04-15
• Primary Completion: 2024-06-30
• Study Completion: 2024-06-30
• Status Verified: 2024-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-10-08
• Last Update Posted: 2024-10-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 13

Inclusion Criteria

• chronic phase of ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke (>6 months after stroke)
• ability to walk independently on level ground or on all surfaces with or without a walking aid
• mild balance deficit
• sufficient cognitive and communicative abilities for participation
• access to a personal computer with a camera, connected to the Internet

Exclusion Criteria

• stroke in the brainstem or cerebellum
• additional neurological condition
• musculoskeletal impairments that would interfere with the training
• advanced heart failure

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in limits of stability	Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training	Assessed using a force plate
Change in balance	Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training	Assessed using Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (scale score range 0-28; higher scores mean a better outcome)
Change in weight-bearing symmetry	Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training	Assessed using a force plate

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in walking speed	Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training	Assessed using 10-Meter Walk Test (expressed in metres/second; higher speed means a better outcome)
Change in mobility	Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training	Assessed using 5 Times Sit-to-Stand test (measured in seconds; longer times a worse outcome)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia; 🇸🇮 Ljubljana, Slovenia