CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Kinect Based Upper Extremity Exergaming on Trunk Control and Postural Stability in Stroke Patients

Pakistan40 participantsStarted 2025-03-15

Plain-language summary

This research study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinect-based upper extremity exergaming in improving trunk control, postural stability, upper limb function, and quality of life among individuals recovering from stroke. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted, enrolling 40 participants between the ages of 40 and 60 years, within three months post-stroke. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: one group will receive Kinect-based virtual reality upper limb training, while the other will undergo conventional task-oriented upper extremity rehabilitation. Both groups will additionally receive standard physiotherapy as required. The intervention will span eight weeks, comprising three sessions per week, each lasting 30 to 45 minutes. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, at the fourth week, and at the conclusion of the eighth week using validated tools including the Trunk Impairment Scale, Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS), Modified Functional Reach Test, Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity, Wolf Motor Function Test, and Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale. By examining the potential cross-regional benefits of upper limb virtual reality-based training on trunk control and postural stability, this study seeks to contribute to the development of evidence-based, technologically integrated rehabilitation protocols for stroke patients.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Sub acute and Chronic Stroke (\>3 months) * Both genders * Age 40 years and above. * Patient able to stand with eyes close for 10 seconds * Patient able to understand commands * TUG more than \>20 * UL Fugyl Meyer Score (UL-FMS) \< 30/66 Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with history of active Fits and recurrent stroke attacks. * Patients with neurological disorders other than stroke * Patient with uncontrolled systemic disorders ( DVT, CABG, IHD, CHD, CPD, pacemaker use) * Severe Musculoskeletal and orthopedic disorders. * Patients diagnosed with Psychiatric disorder * Pain in the hemiplegic shoulder NPRS \>4 * Patients with diagnosed vestibular impairment

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.

1This trial used a Kinect-based virtual reality gaming system to work on trunk control and balance after stroke — is that kind of exergaming approach something that might fit where I am in my recovery right now?
2Since this study has already been completed, has my doctor seen or can they find the published results, and what did the data actually show about improvements in trunk stability and upper arm function?
3The trial focused on both trunk control and upper extremity function together — does my doctor think my main challenge right now is more about balance and posture, arm movement, or both, and would that affect whether this type of therapy makes sense for me?
4How does Kinect-based exergaming compare to the standard physical or occupational therapy I'm already receiving or being offered — would adding this kind of virtual reality exercise replace anything or just complement what I'm doing?
5Are there any stroke rehabilitation programs near me that already use motion-sensor gaming technology like this, based on what was studied in this trial?

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.

What they're measuring

Trunk control

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trunk Control

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Postural Stability

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Upper Extremity function

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Upper Extremity function

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Quality of life of patients

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07686952

SponsorFoundation University Islamabad

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-10

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.