CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of the Effects of Rehabilitation Using the "Wii" on Upper Limb Kinematics in Chronic Stroke Patients.

France57 participantsStarted 2013-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in strategies of hemiparetic upper limb movement in chronic stroke patients following rehabilitation using the "Nintendo Wii". The investigators hypothesize that patients will increase their use of compensatory strategies following this rehabilitation.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 to 75 years Right handed Hemiparesis following vascular lesions of a single hemisphere of more than 6 months duration. Not a regular 'Wii' user Able to bring the hand to the mouth. No botulinum toxin injections within the previous 3 months Having given informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Major cognitive or perceptive deficits Cerebellar syndrome Epileptic fits within the previous year Pacemaker user Un-corrected visual deficits No social security

What they're measuring

Degree of elbow extension during an active reaching task

Timeframe: 6 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01806883

SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-06

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