NCT04875910

Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Improving Walking and Balance Among Stroke Survivors?

Could Telerehabilitation be a Promising Tool in Improving Walking and Balance Among Stroke Survivors? "Case Study"

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 2 (actual)
• Sponsor: King Saud University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

A good rehabilitation program may not be accessible for all individuals living with stroke due to cost, transportation and compliance. Telerehabilitation is an alternative health care program that may help in overcoming this issue. In this study we aim to find if the use of telerehabilitation in Saudi Arabia would improve balance and walking in stroke survivors during this pandemic.

Detailed description

Background: Rehabilitation program is commonly provided after stroke to improve functional outcomes. A good rehabilitation program may not be accessible for all individuals living with stroke due to cost, transportation and compliance. Telerehabilitation is an alternative health care program that has been used to provide therapy for stroke survivors living in rural areas. With COVID-19 pandemic, many stroke survivors have lost their access to rehabilitation. Therefore, telerehabilitation may help in overcoming this issue. In this study we aim to find if the use of telerehabilitation in Saudi Arabia would improve balance and walking in stroke survivors during this pandemic. Methods: 2 stroke survivors ( male and female/ \>6 months post stroke) are included in this case study. Participants will receive a task-specific activity training (3days/week moderate exercises for 4 weeks) Both participants will provide feedback through questionnaires pre and post the 4 weeks intervention. We will use the Activities- specific balance confidence (ABC) scale, Lower limb functional scale (LEFS) and Stroke severity quality of life scale ( SS-Qol). • Intervention: The participants will follow a home-based exercise through videos with follow up from the therapists for 4 weeks.

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Home-based exercise program	The exercise program will include task specific training to improve balance and the training will progress every two weeks. A Physical therapist will be following up and monitoring the participants adherence to the training by audio or video call. The exercise program for Week 1: Sit to Stand 5 times, Steps forward, backward and to the sides 5 times, 10 meters walk. 45 minutes session /3 times per week. Week 2: Sit to stand 10 times, Steps forward, backward and to the sides 5 times , Sit and reach 5 min for each hand and walk for 15 meters. 45 minutes session, 3 times per week. Week3 Sit to stand 10 times, Step on bench 5 times, Stand and reach 5 and walk for 15 meters. 45 minutes session, 3 times per week. Week 4 Stand and reach 5 times, Step on bench 10 times, climbing stairs (5 steps flight stairs up and down) and walk for 20 meters. 50 minutes session, 3 times per week.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-03-01
• Primary completion: 2021-04-28
• Completion: 2021-04-28
• First posted: 2021-05-06
• Last updated: 2021-05-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Saudi Arabia