NCT00692523

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Exercises in STroke Rehabilitation (EVREST)

A Pilot Randomised, Two Parallel Group Study Comparing Wii Gaming Versus Recreational Activity in Patients Receiving Standard Rehabilitation After Stroke

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study is a pilot, randomized trial that will examine whether the Nintendo Wii virtual gaming system is safe and feasible for use in patients who have had a recent stroke.

Detailed description

A pilot, randomized (1:1) controlled trial to compare the safety and feasibility of Nintendo Wii gaming versus other recreational therapy activities (playing cards) in post-stroke patients. All patients will continue to receive all other standard medical and physiotherapy treatments while in the study.

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Recreational therapy activities	Recreational therapy sessions will include leisure activities such as playing cards and/or doing arts and crafts.
OTHER	Nintendo Wii	The Nintendo Wii gaming system, released in 2005, introduced a new style of virtual reality by using a wireless controller that interacts with the player through a motion detection system. Nintendo Wii involves the incorporation of 3-dimensional accelerometer technology that can respond to changes in direction, speed, and acceleration, down to the most delicate movements. Specifically, the controllers use embedded acceleration sensors to enable players' wrist, arm, and hand movements to interact with the games. Tilt measurements allow users to move characters, while the accurate three-axis acceleration sensing easily transforms the controller into a virtual sword, gearshift, or musical instrument

Timeline

• Start date: 2008-11-01
• Primary completion: 2009-10-01
• Completion: 2009-10-01
• First posted: 2008-06-06
• Last updated: 2009-10-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Canada