Use of Virtual Reality and Video Games in the Physiotherapy Treatment of Stroke Patients

Universidad de Murcia21 enrolled

Overview

Randomized clinical trial based on the application of virtual reality and video games together with physiotherapy treatment in stroke patients, with the main objective of determining their beneficial effects.

21 participants who will be divided by randomization between a control group and an experimental group. The results will be quantified with the following scales: Modified Asworth (spasticity). Daniels et al (muscle strength) Tinetti (balance and gait) Berg (balance) Joint range

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

TRIPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Stroke Virtual Reality Physical Therapy

Interventions

Virtual reality and video gamesOTHER

Use of a software in stroke patients' rehabilitation.

Neurological physiotherapyOTHER

Application of conventional physical therapy techniques.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients receiving neurological physiotherapy treatment. * Patients who have suffered a stroke in the last two years. * Patients with an age range between 18 and 80 years old. * Patients with stroke with the ability to have minimal manual pressure with one limb. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with stroke who also have degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. * Stroke patients who do not understand the instructions. * Patients who have undergone surgery on the evaluated limbs. * Patients with scars that limit movement.

Locations (1)

Universidad de Murcia

Murcia, Spain

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Strength

Strength measurement using the Daniels and Worthingham Scale. Minimum value = 0 , maximum value = 5. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

Time frame: One month

Spasticity

Spasticity measurement using the Ashworth modified scale. Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 4. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.

Time frame: One month

Gait

Gait measurement using the Tinetti scale. Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 28. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

Time frame: One month

Balance

Balance using the Berg Balance Scale. Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 56. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

Time frame: One month

Joint range

Joint range measure using goniometer

Time frame: One month

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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