Telerehabilitation to Improve Balance and Mobility in Patients After Stroke

Ischemic Stroke Clinical Trial

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Official title:

Telerehabilitation to Improve Balance and Mobility in Patients After Stroke: Group Physiotherapy Performed in Individuals' Homes

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06365463
• Other study ID #: URIS202401
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: April 9, 2024
• Est. completion date: May 31, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: April 2024
• Source: University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia
• Contact: Metka Moharic, MD, PhD
• Phone: +386 1 4758441
• Email: metka.moharic[@]ir-rs.si
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Telerehabilitation is an effective rehabilitation method that allows patients to receive physiotherapy remotely in their homes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of home-based remote group training for balance and mobility on activities and body functions.

Description:

Patients in the chronic post-stroke phase will be assessed for balance and mobility before and after remotely conducted group training. The training will last for 6 weeks, with two 60-minute sessions of balance and mobility training per week. Two consecutive groups will participate. The participants's balance and weight-bearing symmetry will be comprehensive assessed, as well their sit-to-stand ability, walking speed, and satisfaction with the remote training. Detailed inclusion and exclusion criteria are specified in the appropriate section.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 16
• Est. completion date: May 31, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: May 31, 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 70 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• chronic phase of ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke (>6 months after stroke)
• ability to walk independently on level ground or on all surfaces with or without a walking aid
• mild balance deficit
• sufficient cognitive and communicative abilities for participation
• access to a personal computer with a camera, connected to the Internet

Exclusion Criteria:

• stroke in the brainstem or cerebellum
• additional neurological condition
• musculoskeletal impairments that would interfere with the training
• advanced heart failure

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Hemorrhagic Stroke
• Ischemic Stroke
• Stroke

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Telerehabilitation
The training will last for 6 weeks, with two 60-minute sessions of balance and mobility training per week. Two consecutive groups will participate.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Slovenia	University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia	Ljubljana

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Slovenia, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Other	Satisfaction with the remote training	Assessed using the Modified Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (scale score expressed as percentage; higher scores mean a better outcome)	Assessed 1-5 days after the training
Primary	Change in balance	Assessed using Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (scale score range 0-28; higher scores mean a better outcome)	Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training
Primary	Change in limits of stability	Assessed using a force plate	Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training
Primary	Change in weight-bearing symmetry	Assessed using a force plate	Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training
Secondary	Change in mobility	Assessed using 5 Times Sit-to-Stand test (measured in seconds; longer times a worse outcome)	Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training
Secondary	Change in walking speed	Assessed using 10-Meter Walk Test (expressed in metres/second; higher speed means a better outcome)	Assessment 1-5 days before and 1-5 days after the training