Immersive v/s Non-immersive Virtual Reality in Enhancing Upper Limb Functions Among Individuals With Subacute Stage Hemiplegia

Last updated: September 25, 2024
Sponsor: Gulf Medical University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Limb Spasticity

Treatment

Neofect Smartboard and Tyromotion Myro

Oculus Quest 3

Clinical Study ID

NCT06615141
IRB-COHS-STD-75-FEB-2024
  • Ages 28-55
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality combined with conventional therapy to the effectiveness of non-immersive virtual reality combined with conventional therapy in enhancing upper limb function in subacute hemiplegic stroke patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals aged 28-55 years.

  • Diagnosed with hemiplegia due to stroke.

  • ≤ Grade 2 on Modified Ashworth scale.

  • ≤ Stage 2 on Brunnstrom stages of motor recovery.

  • Score of ≥ 35/36 on Cognitive assessment scale for stroke patients (CASP)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Contraindications for VR therapy, such as severe motion sickness or photosensitiveepilepsy, impaired spatial awareness.

  • Pre-existing neurological conditions such as spinal cord injury, Multiple sclerosisand so affecting upper limb function.

Study Design

Total Participants: 30
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Neofect Smartboard and Tyromotion Myro
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 05, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
January 05, 2025

Study Description

The study is a single blinded randomized controlled trial in which the assessor will be blinded. Male and female participants aged between 28-55 years are included in the study. Participants are selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and are later randomly assigned to Group 1 and Group 2.

Group 1 - Conventional therapy and Immersive Virtual Reality Group 2 - Conventional therapy and Non-Immersive Virtual Reality

Primary Outcome measures include the Fugl Meyer Assessment for Upper limb and Graded Wolf Motor Function test for upper limb.

Secondary Outcome measure is the Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL) Questionnaire.

Therapy session starts with 15 minutes of stretching and strengthening exercises of the affected arm followed by 45 minutes of Immersive / Non Immersive virtual reality training.

Follow up assessment is done 6 weeks post intervention.

The baseline assessment score and follow up assessment scores will be compared.

Connect with a study center

  • Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital

    Ajman, 00000
    United Arab Emirates

    Active - Recruiting

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