NCT07055945

Investigation of the Effects of Visual-Motor Based Training on Upper Extremity Functions in Individuals With Stroke

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 38 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Baskent University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of visual-motor based training and physiotherapy program on upper extremity functions in individuals with stroke and to compare with physiotherapy program.

Detailed description

Stroke is a clinical syndrome characterized by the sudden onset of signs and symptoms due to a localized loss of cerebral function, in the absence of any apparent cause other than a vascular origin.More than 50% of patients experience various impairments and dependence on others following a stroke. One of the primary reasons for this condition is problems affecting the upper extremity. The Light Trainer system allows for the repetitive and non-repetitive practice of an activity. It enables goal-oriented, active participation, providing an enjoyable experience that engages the whole body. The difficulty level can be adjusted and is tailored to the individual's response ability. With these features, it supports motor learning. Given these characteristics, the Light Trainer system is considered suitable for use in patients with sensory-motor-cognitive disorders, such as those with stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. A literature review reveals that task-oriented exercises and virtual reality are commonly used for visual-motor training; however, no studies have been found involving this new system The first aim of this study is to investigate the effects of visual-motor based training and physiotherapy program on upper extremity functions in individuals with stroke and to compare with physiotherapy program. The second aim of this study is to investigate the effects of visual-motor based training and physiotherapy program on cognitive functions and trunk in individuals with stroke and to compare with physiotherapy program.

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Experimental group	Individuals in both groups will receive a physiotherapy program for 3 sessions per week, 60 minutes per day, for a total of 8 weeks.The study consists of two groups: the experimental group and the control group. Both groups will receive a physiotherapy program of 3 sessions per week, each lasting 60 minutes, for a total of 8 weeks. Within the 60-minute physiotherapy session, patients from both groups will undergo 30 minutes of exercises based on the Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) method. In addition, a 12-minute training session will be conducted using a light-based trainer system (Light Trainer® Exercise System).
OTHER	Control group	In addition to the full-body exercises mentioned, individuals in the control group will also receive upper extremity exercises based on the Neurodevelopmental Treatment approach. These exercises are as follows: * Functional reaching activities at the table in a sitting position (e.g., pushing objects, wiping the table, touching various points) * Ball sliding on the wall in a standing position * Touching different targets on the wall in a standing position * Drawing shapes on the wall in a standing position These exercises will be performed bilaterally and on the hemiparetic side. The exercises will be given for approximately 12 minutes, in line with the exercises given to the experimental group. The difficulty level will not be increased during the training.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-28
• Primary completion: 2025-12-15
• Completion: 2025-12-30
• First posted: 2025-07-09
• Last updated: 2025-09-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)