Investigation of effectiveness of observing video images on a tablet for paralyzed arm in acute stroke patients

Investigation of effectiveness to improve upper extremity function of the affected side of observing video images on a tablet in acute stroke patients - Randomized Controlled Trial- - ASTT(Acute Stroke Tablet Trial)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000053432

Enrollment

Registered

2024-01-30

Start date

2024-01-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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

Conditions

Acute stroke

Interventions

In the intervention group, the observation of video images on a tablet is performed as an additional therapy to conventional rehabilitation ( physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy

Please observe the video images without moving your hands&quot

and only visual stimuli are used. During video image observation, the upper extremity of the unaffected side should be kept out of sight, such as under a desk. The motion content of the observing vide

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) written informed consent to participate in this study, (2) age 20-90 years (3) within 2 weeks of stroke onset (4) Brunnstrom Recovery Stage 3-5 in the upper extremity (5) Mini-Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher (6) ability to maintain a sitting position (7) first stroke (8) recurrent stroke but no residual upper extremity functional impairment at the time of the previous stroke.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) presence of muscle hypertonia, pain, limited joint range of motion, or orthopedic disease that significantly interferes with upper extremity function (2) presence of cerebellar lesions or malignancy (3) obvious visual impairment, visual field constriction, or eye movement disorder (4) obvious cognitive decline or higher brain dysfunction (5) severe heart, liver, or kidney disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Fugl-Meyer Assessment upper extremity. Time of evaluation: before the intervention, every 5 interventions, before discharge from the acute care ward, and after 1, 3, and 6 months of the intervention.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Japanese Version of Motor Activity Log Time of evaluation: before the intervention, every 5 interventions, before discharge from the acute care ward, and after 1, 3, and 6 months of the intervention. Visual Analog Scale Time of evaluation: before the intervention, every 5 interventions, before discharge from the acute care ward.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKanta Kosuge

Graduate School of International University of Health and Welfare Department of Health and Medical Sciences

22s3049@g.iuhw.ac.jp0465-21-6500

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026