Virtual reality boxing and bowling could rebuild trunk control after stroke
NCT ID NCT07686952
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.
What this could mean
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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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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, 46000, Pakistan
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