Status:
COMPLETED
Virtual Reality Exercise for Stroke Rehabilitation in Inpatients Who Are Unable to Stand
Lead Sponsor:
Bruyère Health Research Institute.
Collaborating Sponsors:
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
University of Ottawa
Conditions:
Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of 10 to 12 sessions of sitting balance exercises using virtual reality training will provide additional gains in balance ability and function...
Detailed Description
Introduction Sitting balance may be affected by stroke, resulting in functional impairment and reduced mobility. Early return of sitting balance predicts greater return of motor function and mobility ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke in the left or right cortical or subcortical regions
- medically stable
- cannot stand independently for \>1 minute or cannot stand at all
- can sit for at least 20 minutes with or without trunk support and can sit for at least 1 minute without trunk support
- able to provide informed consent
Exclusion
- unstable cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, orthopedic or neurological condition that precludes exercise of low to moderate intensity
- vestibular deficits or vertigo
- seizure activity in the previous 6 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 30 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
76 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02285933
Start Date
January 1 2015
End Date
March 30 2017
Last Update
April 12 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 5C8