Effects of Action Observation Therapy Based on Virtual Reality for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in Stroke

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This study aims to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) assessing the effectiveness of combining Action Observation (AO) with Virtual Reality (VR) in improving upper limb function for stroke patients compared to AO therapy alone. Individuals who meet the inclusion criteria will be assigned by lottery into one of two groups: Group A will receive only AO therapy, watching daily actions and then executing them, while Group B will receive both AO and VR therapy, using VR glasses to complete tasks. The Box and Block Test for manual dexterity, the Timed Test, the Modified Ashworth Scale for spasticity, the Rankin Scale for symptom severity, and the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for motor, balance, sensation, and joint function will all be used in the evaluation, both before and after the intervention. Every participant will go through 18 sessions totaling 60

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Maximum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• • Both Male \& Female

‣ 40-60 years of age

⁃ Primarily motor symptoms with unilateral upper limb paresis (controlled via standard neurological examination)

⁃ Residual movement ability of the paretic upper limb, controlled by Medical Research Council (MRC) index (\> 2 and \< 4), active use of the hemiplegic limb, from minimal (mainly for assistance tasks to the preserved limb) to discrete (characterized by coarse manipulation and an inability to perform precision grip)

⁃ mini-mental state examination (MME) score ≥27

⁃ Sufficient cooperation and cognitive understanding to participate to the activities, controlled by the investigator recruiting the patient

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Riphah International University
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Imran Amjad, Phd
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
033224390125
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-11-25
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-07-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 36
Treatments
Active_comparator: Action Observation Therapy
During each training session, participants were asked to observe a specific object-directed daily action presented on a computer screen, and afterward they performed what they have observed, 5 repetitions of each task, time duration was noted.~16 motor tasks related to their daily living that were performed with their own hands which are following~1. Folding a towel~2. Cutting a toilet roll~3. Using scissors~4. Tightening shoelaces~5. Opening and closing a square airtight container~6. Opening a bottle top~7. Turning a faucet~8. Using a field of billfold~9. Drinking water~10. Setting a seal~11. Changing batteries~12. Opening and closing a zipper~13. Turning over pages of a book~14. Plugging the outlet~15. Spraying water with a sprayer~16. Sorting chopsticks and spoons and putting them in a box • The participants were advised to keep focusing on their affected arm/hand action observational tasks
Experimental: Action Observation Therapy combined with Virtual Reality
In the VRT group, participants will execute VR-based activities conducted by the same therapist .~* 16 tasks will be assigned in each session. VR SHINECON 3D Glasses will be used~* The virtual environment was set in a 6 m2 physical space~* At the beginning of each session, the participant will sit in the center of the set zone and will be assisted to wear the VR glasses~* After the participant will confirm that the sight and sound is clear and comfortable, the tasks mentioned in action observation therapy will be done using virtual reality videos~* The Extrinsic feedback will be provided, including the time left, number of repetitions, and record number of repetitions
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

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