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Virtual reality boxing and bowling could rebuild trunk control after stroke

NCT ID NCT07686952

Disease control Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether playing motion-controlled video games—like boxing, bowling, and table tennis—using a Kinect sensor can improve trunk control, balance, and arm function in people recovering from a stroke. Forty participants aged 40 and older, at least three months post-stroke, will be randomly assigned to either Kinect-based exergaming or standard arm exercises, both alongside usual physiotherapy. The training lasts eight weeks, with three sessions per week. Researchers will measure changes in trunk control, postural stability, arm movement, and quality of life at four and eight weeks.

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Active substance
Kinect-based upper extremity exergaming (virtual reality exercises)
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a more engaging, technology-driven rehabilitation option to improve balance and arm function after a stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The exergaming may not outperform standard therapy, and some patients may find it difficult to perform the movements.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

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Started

Mar 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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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

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Stroke Upper extremity Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

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  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

    Islamabad, 46000, Pakistan

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