Physical Therapy, Stroke, Virtual Reality
Conditions
Brief summary
Randomized clinical trial based on the application of virtual reality and video games together with physiotherapy treatment in stroke patients, with the main objective of determining their beneficial effects.
Detailed description
21 participants who will be divided by randomization between a control group and an experimental group. The results will be quantified with the following scales: Modified Asworth (spasticity). Daniels et al (muscle strength) Tinetti (balance and gait) Berg (balance) Joint range
Interventions
OTHERVirtual reality and video games
Use of a software in stroke patients' rehabilitation.
Application of conventional physical therapy techniques.
Sponsors
Universidad de Murcia
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Randomized groups. Participants do not know to which group they are assigned. The other participants are unaware of the purpose of the study.
Intervention model description
Two randomized groups. A control group and an experimental group.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients receiving neurological physiotherapy treatment. * Patients who have suffered a stroke in the last two years. * Patients with an age range between 18 and 80 years old. * Patients with stroke with the ability to have minimal manual pressure with one limb.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with stroke who also have degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. * Stroke patients who do not understand the instructions. * Patients who have undergone surgery on the evaluated limbs. * Patients with scars that limit movement.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | One month | Strength measurement using the Daniels and Worthingham Scale. Minimum value = 0 , maximum value = 5. Higher scores mean a better outcome. |
| Spasticity | One month | Spasticity measurement using the Ashworth modified scale. Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 4. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. |
| Gait | One month | Gait measurement using the Tinetti scale. Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 28. Higher scores mean a better outcome. |
| Balance | One month | Balance using the Berg Balance Scale. Minimum value = 0, maximum value = 56. Higher scores mean a better outcome. |
| Joint range | One month | Joint range measure using goniometer |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed