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To study the effectiveness of Virtual Reality on upper limb function in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury

Efficacy of Virtual Reality in Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury- A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2016/11/007448
Enrollment
22
Registered
2016-11-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Spinal Cord Injury

Interventions

Intervention1: Virtual Reality Wii Group: Nintendo Wii Game and Conventional hand Therapy, 3 days a week for 1 month Control Intervention1: Control Group: Conventional Hand therapy

Sponsors

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. having complete or incomplete motor paralysis due to SCI at the neurological level of C5-C8 2. traumatic SCI 3. were at least 6 months post SCi 4. Had undergone rehabilitation for 4-8 Weeks 5. had the ability to hold a 1 inch block of Box and Block Apparatus with the thumb 6. were alert and medically stable 7. were able to read and understand either English or Hindi language

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. were unable to follow commands 2. had any other type of neurological injury affecting the target upper limb 3. had uncorrected vision 4. had pain in the affected upper limb restricting upper limb movement 5. had pacemaker or ICD device 6. had a history of seizures

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Capabilities of Upper Extremity Questionnaire 2. Box and Block testTimepoint: day 1, at 2 weeks, at 4 weeks, at 6 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Spinal Cord Independence measure-Self Report 2. WHO Quality of Life-BREFTimepoint: day 1,at 4 Weeks, at 6 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSomya Prasad

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre-Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences

ruby_aikat@rediffmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026