The Effect of Rehabilitative Games With SmartPose on Upper Extremity Recovery in Stroke Patients

NCT06778525 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Msc thesis
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 34
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of SmartPose games on upper extremity motor, functional, and sensory recovery in patients with stroke. The main question it aims to answer is:

• Does the use of rehabilitative games with the SmartPose application work to treat upper extremity motor, functional, and sensory recovery in stroke patients? Researchers will compare the experimental group with the control group, which receives only conventional exercises with proven effectiveness, to determine whether SmartPose has an effect on upper extremity motor, functional, and sensory recovery in stroke patients. The experimental group will receive 30 minutes of neuromuscular therapy and 30 minutes of SmartPose, 3 times a week for 8 weeks. The control group will receive 60 minutes of neuromuscular therapy, 3 times a week for 8 weeks.

Conditions

Telerehabilitation; Stroke, Ischemic; Smartpose

Keywords

Rehabilitation; Stroke; Exergaming; Upper Extremity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• The Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Recovery after Stroke - Upper Limb

  Fugl-Meyer is the first measure developed to quantitatively assess sensorimotor recovery after stroke. In our study, to evaluate total sensorimotor recovery, we used the motor function section of this assessment, which consists of 33 items and a total of 66 points, and the sections on sensation, passive joint movement, and joint pain, which have a total of 60 points. Higher scores reflect better motor function recovery.

  Baseline and 8 weeks

• Frenchay Arm Test

  FAT assesses motor control and hand skills in patients with functional loss in the upper extremity following neurological impairment. The test consists of 5 items and takes a total of 3 minutes. Each item is scored as successful (1 point) or unsuccessful (0 points). It is evaluated on a total of 5 points. Higher scores reflect better motor control.

  Baseline and 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Modified Ashworth Scale

  Baseline and 8 weeks

• Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery

  Baseline and 8 weeks

• Box and Block Test

  Baseline and 8 weeks

• Functional Independence Measure

  Baseline and 8 weeks

• Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale

  Baseline and 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Experimental Group

EXPERIMENTAL

A one-hour exercise protocol will be administered in this group, consisting of 30 minutes of conventional exercises and 30 minutes of Smartpose exercises.

Other: Exercise; Other: SmartPose

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A one-hour conventional exercise program will be administered to this group.

Other: Exercise

Interventions

Exercise OTHER

Personalized neuromuscular exercises, according to the patient's specific needs.

Also known as: Rehabilitation

Control; Experimental Group

SmartPose OTHER

Virtual reality application containing rehabilitative games developed for individuals in need of exercise.

Also known as: Exergame, Virtual Reality

Experimental Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 35 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Mini Mental State Examination score ≥ 24
• Age between 35 and 75 years
• Medical condition sufficiently stable to allow participation in active rehabilitation
• Brunnstrom Upper Extremity Stage ≥ 3
• Minimum sixth week post-stroke
• Ability to perform shoulder abduction and flexion against gravity with a minimum of 20°

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of secondary impairments affecting upper extremity movement
• Modified Ashworth Scale score of 4 or 5
• Inability to maintain independent sitting balance
• Visual impairment or loss that prevents the perception of visual materials

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Faculty of Health Science

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Ischemic Stroke; Stroke

Interventions

Exercise; Rehabilitation; Exergaming

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Physiotherapist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 11, 2025
• First Posted: January 16, 2025
• Study Start: January 11, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2025
• Study Completion: June 1, 2025
• Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-06

Locations

TU (1)