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Exergame vs Balance Training in Hemiplegia
Sponsor: Halic University
Summary
Hemiplegia rehabilitation is a long and demanding process, but with the right approach and patience, it is possible to regain lost functions and improve quality of life. Balance plays a critical role in helping stroke survivors regain independence. This randomized controlled study aims to compare the effects of balance exercises and video-based exergame training, in addition to conventional physiotherapy, on lower extremity functionality, balance, gait, daily living activities, quality of life, and fear of falling in patients with hemiplegia following stroke. A minimum of 30 eligible participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: Group 1 (Balance Exercise Group): Conventional physiotherapy plus balance exercises. Group 2 (Exergame Group): Conventional physiotherapy plus video-based exergame sessions using the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure. Both interventions will be conducted twice a week for four weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Assessments will be performed before and after the intervention using standardized scales.
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Balance Exercises and Video Game-Based (Exergame) Exercises in Hemiplegia Rehabilitation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-12-16
Completion Date
2026-03-15
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Exergaming
Participants in this group will perform video-based exergame sessions in addition to conventional rehabilitation. These sessions will be conducted twice a week for four weeks, with each session lasting approximately 15-20 minutes under the supervision of a physiotherapist, using the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure game. The exergame program was designed by a specialist physiotherapist.
Balance exercise
Participants in this group will perform balance exercise sessions in addition to conventional rehabilitation. These sessions will be conducted twice a week for four weeks, with each session lasting approximately 15-20 minutes. Weeks 1-2: Weight shifting in parallel bars, marching in place within parallel bars, mini squats while holding the bars, tandem stance, and tandem and lateral walking in parallel bars. Week 3: Controlled weight shifting outside the parallel bars, tandem stance, marching in place, mini squats against a wall, backward walking in parallel bars, obstacle course walking, and kicking a stationary ball with the non-affected foot. Week 4: Picking up objects placed at different angles from a standing position, catching and throwing a ball, supported single-leg standing on the affected side, weight shifting on a balance board, kicking a moving ball with the non-affected foot, and obstacle walking tasks.
Locations (1)
Halic University
Istanbul, Eyupsultan, Turkey (Türkiye)