Video games vs. standard therapy: a new hope for stroke Survivors' arm recovery
NCT ID NCT07423091
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether playing specially designed video games (exergames) can help people with chronic stroke improve arm movement and quality of life better than standard home exercises. About 32 adults who had a stroke more than 6 months ago will be randomly assigned to either the exergame program or conventional therapy. The goal is to see if the game-based approach is more effective, easy to use, and practical for long-term home rehabilitation.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 32 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Confirmed diagnosis of chronic stroke with more than 6 months of evolution. * Ability to maintain independent sitting and standing (with or without assistive devices). * Upper-limb functional capacity ranging from limited to moderate, defined as an ARAT score between 11 and 54 points. * Ability to understand and follow simple instructions (Mini-Mental State Examination ≥ 23). * Ability to provide informed consent personally or through a legal representative. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute illness, musculoskeletal pathology, or pain that interferes with the performance of rehabilitation exercises. * Uncompensated sensory deficits, including significant visual or hearing impairments. * Disruptive behavior or neuropsychiatric conditions that may limit participation. * Active epilepsy or any medical contraindication to physical exercise. * Botulinum toxin treatment affecting the upper limb within the previous 6 months.
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