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Video game therapy helps stroke and spinal injury patients regain balance

NCT ID NCT05744271

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a device that combines mild electrical muscle stimulation with a balance-board video game to help people with spinal cord injury or stroke improve their balance and reduce fall risk. 18 adults who were at least one year past their injury took part. The goal was to see if this approach could make daily activities safer and boost confidence.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

18 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2023

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals with a non-progressive, motor incomplete SCI/D (i.e. American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) C or D) or a middle cerebral artery (MCA) stroke 2. chronic stage of recovery (i.e. \>1 year post-SCI/D or stroke), when natural recovery has plateaued 3. ≥18 years old 4. able to stand independently for 60 seconds 5. moderate level of trunk control as evidenced by the ability to reach forward \>2 inches in standing (i.e. score of 1-3 on the Berg Balance Scale Reaching Forward task); 6. free of any other condition besides SCI/D or stroke that significantly affects walking or balance (e.g., no vestibular disorder, significant vision loss) 7. able to understand spoken English Exclusion Criteria: 1. a prior lower extremity fragility fracture 2. an injection of botulinum toxin to leg muscles in the past two weeks or injection planned during treatment period 3. peripheral nerve damage in the legs 4. contraindications for FES (i.e. implanted electronic device, active cancer or radiation in past six months, uncontrolled epilepsy, skin rash/wound at an electrode site, pregnancy, active deep vein thrombosis)31 5. contraindications for TMS (i.e. history of epilepsy and/or seizures)

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Conditions

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spinal cord injury stroke disorder

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Spinal cord injuries Stroke

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • KITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

    Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3V9, Canada

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