Boccia game boosts arm muscle in stroke patients, small study finds
NCT ID NCT07254273
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether playing Boccia, a game similar to bocce ball, could help people who had a stroke improve arm muscle thickness and grip strength. Twenty-two adults with hemiparesis (weakness on one side) did either standard rehab or standard rehab plus Boccia exercises for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the game-based approach led to better muscle and strength gains.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Boccia exercise (a game-based physical activity)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a fun, motivating way to improve arm strength and muscle size after a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 22 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bayburt Unıversity
Bayburt, Merkez, 69000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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