Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Training in a Virtual Environment in Chronic Stroke Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The objective of this work will be compare the effects of two balance training programs, one Nintendo Wii Fit-based and the other traditionally-based without the use of a gaming system, on the (1) mot...
Detailed Description
The objective of this work is to compare the effects of two balance training programs, one Nintendo Wii Fit-based and the other traditionally-based without the use of a gaming system, motor function, ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- hemiparetic status resulting from a single stroke at least 6 months earlier;
- the ability to walk 10 m independently with or without an assistive device;
- the absence of a musculoskeletal condition that could potentially affect the ability to walk safely;
- the absence of serious visual impairment or a hearing disorder;
- power of at least grade 3 in the hemiplegic lower extremity;
- able to understand and follow simple instructions.
Exclusion
- a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of \< 20;
- severe dementia or aphasia;
- hemispatial neglect, ataxia or any other cerebellar symptom;
- inability to stand without minimal assist;
- Impaired vision
- Uncontrollable medical complications
- participation in other studies or rehabilitation programs
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01886183
Start Date
February 1 2014
End Date
February 1 2018
Last Update
November 2 2018
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Department of Physiotherapy, Communication Science & Disorders, Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil, 05360-160