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

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Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 5C8