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Virtual Reality Training to improve Balance in patients with spinal cord injury

To establish the effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality training to improve balance control among patients with Incomplete Paraplegia.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/03/024080
Enrollment
32
Registered
2020-03-19
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: G958- Other specified diseases of spinalcord

Interventions

Intervention1: Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES): FES will be given for 40 mins each day, 4 days per week for 3 consecutive weeks. Erector spinae and rectus abdominis muscle will be stimulated i
VR Horror Maze.Patient will be seated in high sitting position with arms crossed and hands kept on shoulder. Immersive VR with the help of head mounted display will be used.Training will be given for

Sponsors

Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with ASIA B, C and D Duration of injury less than 6 months Participants should sit unsupported for at least 10 seconds Individual should had a minimum of active 90° of shoulder flexion

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any metal implant at the site of stimulation visual disorder deformity of the upper extremity other neuromuscular disorder Autonomic dysreflexia

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Modified functional reach test (mFRT) Timepoint: It will be measured prior and after the 4 weeks of intervention.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Function in sitting test (FIST)Timepoint: It will be measured prior and after the 4 weeks of intervention.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Adarsh Kumar Srivastav

Department of Neurological Physiotherapy MMIPR MM(DU)

sharma.nidhi.physio@mmumullana.org9760835605

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 13, 2026