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Comparing the effects of Swiss ball training and virtual reality training on balance, mobility, and cortical activation in individuals with chronic stroke: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Comparing the effects of Swiss ball training and virtual reality training on balance, mobility, and cortical activation in individuals with chronic stroke

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400082135
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-03-21
Start date
2024-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-03-25

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

Conditions

Stroke

Interventions

Conventional physical therapy group (Control Group):Conventional physical therapy includes passive movements, stretching, resistance exercises and gait training.
Virtual Reality training + conventional physical therapy group (Experimental Group):The iMove integrated function training system (Dihe Medical Company Ltd., Beijing, China) combines intensive trainin
Swiss ball training + conventional physical therapy group (Experimental Group):Swiss ball training includes supine, sitting, standing, trunk rotations, core stability enhancing, balance, and coordinat
Virtual Reality training+ Swiss ball training + conventional physical therapy training group (Experimental Group):This group will receive 20 minutes VR training and 20 minutes Swiss ball training, the

Sponsors

School of rehabilitation, Kunming Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) A confirmed diagnosis of stroke; 2) First onset and over 6 months; 3) Aged between 30 and 80 years; 4) Medically stable; 5) Absence of cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination score >23); 6) Able to follow 3-step commands; 7) Independent walking at least 10 meters.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Other neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis); 2) Other diseases that affect performance in walking and balance; 3) Pain during standing or walking.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Balance;Balance;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Walking;Walking;Cortical Activation;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLijuan Ao

School of Rehabilitation, Kunming Medical University

1251117662@qq.com+86 871 6594 6950

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026