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Short-term Effect of Using Non-immersive Gamified Exercises on Chronic Pain in People With Stroke.
Led by University of Exeter · Updated on 2025-04-16
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Rehabilitation after stroke is essential to minimize permanent disability. Gamification of exercises has emerged as a promising strategy for increasing motivation and rehabilitation efficacy in people with stroke. However, there is a gap in understanding how exercise gamification can aid in pain management among people with stroke who are experiencing shoulder pain difficulties. This study aims to evaluate the short-term effect of using gamified non-immersive exercises on shoulder pain level, upper limb range of motion, and shoulder and elbow muscle activities while doing different activities in people with chronic stroke. The study will be conducted using an observational study design. Various lab assessments include measuring the ROM of the shoulder (MOCAP), EMG, FNIRS, pain intensity using VAS scale, and muscles activities patterns across upper limb joints.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Short-term Effect of Using Non-immersive Gamified Exercises on Chronic Pain in People With Stroke.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Experiencing motor difficulties using the affected arm, with some hand/arm use as assessed by a therapist
- Not currently participating in any other intervention studies
- Male or female aged 18 years or older
- Have had a stroke with any level of arm mobility
- Able to give consent to participate
- Able to communicate adequately in English with the research team
- Have mild or moderate shoulder or upper limb pain (between 2 and 6 on the VAS scale)
- Able to walk at least ten meters without assistance
You will not qualify if you...
- Any medical condition that compromises safety or ability to participate, such as poor vision or hearing, upper limb conditions unrelated to stroke, uncontrolled blood pressure or diabetes, or other co-morbidities
- History of more than one epileptic seizure since stroke onset or uncontrolled seizures
- Unable to follow two-step commands
- Moderate to severe hemi-spatial neglect affecting participation, as determined by rehabilitation team
- Severe spasticity (more than 2 on the modified Ashworth scale)
- Presence of devices preventing use of EMG or FNIRS, such as deep brain stimulators or pacemakers
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Vsimulator
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom, EX52GD
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Research Team
S
Shaghayegh Nayebi
CONTACT
H
Hatem Lazem
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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