Effectiveness of Balance Exercise Program for Stroke Patients With Pusher Syndrome

Subacute Stroke Clinical Trial

Official title: Effectiveness of Visual Feedback Laser and Core Stability Exercises for Balance Impairment in Subacute Stroke Patients With Pusher Syndrome

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate whether the application of two laser visual feedback exercises and core stability exercises can positively influence postural orientation and the perception of postural verticalization compared to conventional treatments, with the final goal of improving the balance in sitting and standing and the functionality in activities of daily living.

Clinical Trial Description

Study designed as a randomized clinical trial. The total sample (N=16) will randomized into two groups: treatment vs. control. All of them suffering from subacute stroke and pusher syndrome.

The study intervention will last 4 weeks. The control group will receive usual rehabilitation treatment for patients with stroke and pusher syndrome (60 minutes per day/5 days per week). The intervention group will receive usual rehabilitation treatment for patients with stroke and pusher syndrome (30 minutes per day/5 days per week) plus 30 minutes of therapy based on the specific protocol designed for the study. This protocol will consist of Core Stability exercises and visual feedback with lasers, both procedures will be alternated one day each.

The evaluation of the intervention program will be based on the established objectives, assessing: 1) Pushing Intensity (controversial push scale (SCP)), 2) Laterality (Burke Scale (BLS)), 3) Balance (Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (S-PASS)), 4) patient functional capacity (Barthel Index), and 5) Quality of Life (Newcastle Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Measure (NEWSQOL)). These variables will be evaluated baseline and post-intervention. Additionally, SCP, BLS and S-PASS will be assessed 15 days after starting treatment. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Pusher Syndrome
• Stroke
• Subacute Stroke
• Syndrome

• NCT number: NCT03991390
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: November 20, 2018
• Completion date: June 30, 2020