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Behavioral Intervention

Exergaming-Based Therapy for Stroke (ABCcare Trial)

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Led By Savitha Subramaniam

Research Sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Cognitive skills to actively participate (score of < 26 on Montreal cognitive assessment indicates cognitive impairment)

Stroke - a) Upper extremity limb function (score of at least 25 on the Fugyl Myer Upper extremity test and Muscle performance grade on deltoid, pec major and and triceps of > or = 2/5)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline (week 0) to post-training at home (12 months)

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ABCcare Trial Summary

This trial proposes to evaluate if exergaming-based therapy can help people with stroke regain motor function and reduce disability. It will also assess the safety, feasibility, compliance and efficacy of this therapy.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 45-90 who've had a stroke at least 6 months ago, can follow English instructions, and have enough cognitive function to participate. They must be able to stand and walk with or without help but not have severe heart disease, uncontrolled conditions like pain or hypertension, recent fractures or surgeries, infections, other ongoing treatments for stroke or participation in research studies.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares the effects of virtual reality-based dance therapy (exergaming) against conventional control activities on physical and cardiovascular health in people living with chronic stroke. It aims to assess how safe and effective this alternative therapy is when done at home.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves physical activity through exergaming, potential side effects may include typical exercise-related risks such as muscle soreness or strain. However, specific side effects will depend on individual health conditions.

ABCcare Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My cognitive skills are sufficient for participation.

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I can move my arms somewhat after my stroke.

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I am between 45 and 90 years old.

ABCcare Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline (week 0) to post-training at home (12 months)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline (week 0) to post-training at home (12 months)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline (week 0) to post-training at home (12 months) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Postural Stability

Compliance to therapy

Voluntary balance control

Secondary outcome measures

Aerobic capacity

Blood pressure

Endurance

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ABCcare Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Virtual reality based dance groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Virtual-reality based dance training - Participants received Virtual-reality based dance training for 10 weeks using the commercially available Kinect dance game (Microsoft Inc., Redmond, WA, U.S.A.) "Just Dance 3". The first six week session consisted of 5 sessions/week, next two weeks of 3 sessions/week and last two weeks of 2 sessions/week, for a total of 20 sessions. Participants played on 10 songs for the first 2 weeks, progressing to 12 songs during the 3nd and 4th weeks with an addition of 2 more songs of their choice during the last two weeks. Participants played on alternating slow- and fast-paced songs (each maximum of 4 minutes in duration) with a five minutes break after a set of one slow and fast song. The first 6 weeks are conducted in the laboratory. The next four weeks are conducted in the participants home via telerehabilitation. The four week sessions consisted of 3 sessions/week.

Group II: ControlActive Control2 Interventions

Participants in the control group will receive current standard of care: education on conventional exercise and fall prevention programs. The control and intervention groups will have the same duration of 10 weeks (1session/week), while the format of the contact (Tele) and session time of the contact will be proportional to the content delivered (30-45 minutes/session) in the control group; 80-90 minutes in the intervention group). Participants, regardless of randomization, will complete assessments and follow-ups with blinded outcome assessors.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Illinois at ChicagoLead Sponsor

609 Previous Clinical Trials

1,559,189 Total Patients Enrolled

18 Trials studying Stroke

2,131 Patients Enrolled for Stroke

Savitha SubramaniamPrincipal Investigatoruic

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does this research encompass subjects that are sixty or older?

"Within the confines of this medical trial, those aged between 45 and 90 can participate."

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What characteristics make a person the ideal participant for this medical experiment?

"The candidate pool for this medical trial consists of 120 individuals aged 45 to 90 that have experienced a stroke in the past six months. In order to be eligible, these patients must also pass certain neurological impairment requirements as confirmed by their physician."

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Are patients still eligible to participate in this clinical trial?

"According to information on clinicaltrials.gov, the recruiting for this trial has been discontinued since September 23rd 2023; however, there are 1128 other studies currently seeking patients. The trial was first posted on October 1st of 2023 and underwent its final update shortly before recruitment ended."

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What is the goal of this medical experiment?

"This trial, which will be monitored at the Baseline (week 0), Mid-training (2nd week), Post-training laboratory (7th week) and Post-training home visit (10th week) seeks to improve voluntary balance control. Secondary objectives include quantifying real life falls through a fall log diary, measuring heart rate variability with Polar®heart rate monitor tests, and assessing arterial endothelial function via brachial artery flow-mediated vasodilation - FMD ultrasound imaging."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Active Balance and Cardio Care Intervention on Physical and Cardiovascular Health in People With Chronic Stroke

Savitha Subramaniam 2024. "Active Balance and Cardio Care Intervention on Physical and Cardiovascular Health in People With Chronic Stroke". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06060470.