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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 range25 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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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.

What they're measuring

Berg Balance Scale

Timeframe: Baseline and after 4 weeks

Functional Reach Test

Timeframe: Baseline and after 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07304180

SponsorHalic University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-15