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ArticleEuropean stroke journal2021

A computer-game-based rehabilitation platform for individuals with fine and gross motor upper extremity deficits post-stroke (CARE fOR U) - Protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Dorcas Bc Gandhi, Jeyaraj D Pandian, Tony Szturm, Anuprita Kanitkar, Mahesh P Kate, Komal Bhanot

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Dorcas Bc GandhiDepartment of Neurology, College of Physiotherapy, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9616-7870
Jeyaraj D PandianChristian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0028-1968
Tony SzturmCollege of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Anuprita KanitkarApplied Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Mahesh P KateDepartment of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4794-2882
Komal BhanotDepartment of Neurology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND & PURPOSE: Activity-based neuroplasticity and re-organization leads to motor learning via replicating real-life movements. Increased repetition of such movements has growing evidence over last few decades. In particular, computer-game-based rehabilitation is found to be effective, feasible and acceptable for post-stroke upper limb deficits. Our study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of 12 weeks of computer-game-based rehabilitation platform (GRP) on fine and gross motor skills post-stroke in India.

methodsThrough this trial we will study the effect of adjunctive in-hospital GRP (using a motion-sensing airmouse with off-the-shelf computer games) in 80 persons with subacute stroke, for reduction of post-stroke upper limb deficits in a single-centre prospective Randomized Open, Blinded End- point trial when compared to conventional therapy alone.

resultsWe intend to evaluate between-group differences using Wolf Motor Function test, Stroke Specific Quality of Life, and GRP assessment tool. Feasibility will be assessed via recruitment rates, adherence to intervention periods, drop-out rate and qualitative findings of patient experience with the intervention.

conclusionThe CARE FOR U trial is designed to test the feasibility and effectiveness of a computer-game based rehabilitation platform in treating upper limb deficits after stroke. In case of positive findings GRP can be widely applicable for stroke populations needing intensive and regular therapy with supervision.

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Computer game based rehabilitation platformcomputer gamesnon-immersive rehabilitationrehabilitationstroketechnological advancesupper extremityupper limb

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PMCPMC8564152

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