Exergame vs Balance Training in Hemiplegia (NCT07304180) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Exergame vs Balance Training in Hemiplegia
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2025-12-16
Plain-language summary
Hemiplegia rehabilitation is a long and demanding process, but with the right approach and patience, it is possible to regain lost functions and improve quality of life. Balance plays a critical role in helping stroke survivors regain independence. This randomized controlled study aims to compare the effects of balance exercises and video-based exergame training, in addition to conventional physiotherapy, on lower extremity functionality, balance, gait, daily living activities, quality of life, and fear of falling in patients with hemiplegia following stroke.
A minimum of 30 eligible participants will be randomly assigned to two groups:
Group 1 (Balance Exercise Group): Conventional physiotherapy plus balance exercises.
Group 2 (Exergame Group): Conventional physiotherapy plus video-based exergame sessions using the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure.
Both interventions will be conducted twice a week for four weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Assessments will be performed before and after the intervention using standardized scales.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 25 and 70 years.
* Have experienced either hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke.
* At least six months have passed since the stroke event.
* Have a Modified Rankin Scale score of 2 or 3.
* Able to stand independently.
* Able to walk at least 10 meters independently or with an assistive device.
* Able to sit and stand up independently.
* Have a Brunnstrom stage of at least 4 in both upper and lower extremities.
* Have a Brunnstrom stage of at least 3 in the hand.
* Have a Mini-Mental State Examination score greater than 24.
* Willing to voluntarily participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of more than one stroke.
* Participation in another exercise or rehabilitation program.
* Body Mass Index greater than 29.9.
* Cognitive, visual, or auditory impairments that interfere with -communication.
* Presence of other neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or spinal cord injury.
* Vestibular system disorders affecting balance (e.g., vertigo, CANVAS syndrome).
* Severe contractures, joint complications affecting movement, recent fractures, arthritis, or use of medications that may impair physical function.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.