Exergaming-Based Therapy for Stroke
(ABCcare Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Neurological impairment such as stroke is a leading cause of adult disability. Traditional rehabilitative therapies can help regain motor function and ameliorate disability. There are increasing community and other facilities offering rehabilitation in the form of conventional, recreational and alternative therapy. However, the implementation of these conventional therapy techniques in individuals with a neurological disorder like stroke is tedious, resource-intensive, and costly, often requiring transportation of patients to specialized facilities. Based on recent evidence suggesting significant benefits of repetitive, task-orientated training, investigators propose to evaluate the feasibility of an alternative therapies such as exergaming-based therapy to improve overall physical function of community-dwelling individuals with neurological impairments, compared to conventional therapeutic rehabilitation. This pilot study aims to systematically obtain data on compliance and efficacy of a randomized controlled trial. The objective of the study is to determine the safety, feasibility, compliance and efficacy of exergaming therapy to improve overall physical function of community-dwelling chronic stroke individuals.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are on sedative drugs or participating in other treatments like Botox, you may not be eligible to participate.
Is exergaming-based therapy safe for stroke rehabilitation?
How does the virtual reality-based dance treatment for stroke differ from other treatments?
This treatment is unique because it uses virtual reality and dance-based exergames to enhance rehabilitation, offering an engaging and interactive way to improve motor function and quality of life for stroke survivors. Unlike traditional therapy, it can be used at home and provides additional therapy time, which is often limited in one-on-one sessions.12678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Virtual reality based dance group for stroke?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Savitha Subramaniam
Principal Investigator
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Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo 6 weeks of exergaming or conventional balance training in a laboratory setting, followed by 4 weeks of telerehabilitation at home.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including assessments of physical and cardiovascular health.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Virtual reality based dance group
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Illinois at Chicago
Lead Sponsor