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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2024

Cognitive-motor exergame training on a labile surface in stroke inpatients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Joel Büttiker, Detlef Marks, Manuel Hanke, Sebastian Ludyga, Petra Marsico, Benjamin Eggimann, Eleftheria Giannouli

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Article in Frontiers in neurology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT06296069 nacompletednot on this map

Cognitive-motor Training on a Labile Surface in Stroke Inpatients: Feasibility and Preliminary Effects

TypeinterventionalSponsorEleftheria GiannouliRan2024 to 2024Enrolled29ConditionsStrokeArmsexergame-based cognitive-motor training on an unstable surface, exergame-based cognitive-motor training on an stable surface
NCT07074639 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

S.M.A.R.T: A Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial of Personalized Cognitive-Motor Exergame Training in Frail Community-Dwelling Adults

TypeinterventionalSponsorEleftheria GiannouliRan2025 to 2027Enrolled344ConditionsAging, FrailtyArmsPersonalized, home-based motor-cognitive exergame training, Otago Exercise Program
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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Exergame-based cognitive-motor integrated training: A novel approach to improving physical functions in older adults.Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Joel BüttikerDepartment of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Detlef MarksRehaklinik Zihlschlacht, Centre for Neurological Rehabilitation, Zihlschlacht, Switzerland.
Manuel HankeDepartment of Sport, Exercise and Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Sebastian LudygaDepartment of Sport, Exercise and Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Petra MarsicoResearch Department, Swiss Children's Rehab, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Benjamin EggimannOST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, Rapperswil, Switzerland.
Eleftheria GiannouliDepartment of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Cognitive-motor training in form of exergames has been found to be feasible and effective for the improvement of motor and cognitive functioning in older adults and several patient populations. Exergame training under unstable conditions might increase the proprioceptive resources needed and thus might be a superior training approach compared to exergame training on stable ground for stroke patients, who often have proprioceptive deficits. Objective: Aim of this study is to assess the feasibility and effects of exergame-based cognitive-motor training on a labile platform on physical and cognitive functioning in stroke inpatients. Methods: This is two-armed pilot randomized controlled trial taking place in an inpatient neurologic rehabilitation clinic. A total of 30 persons that are undergoing inpatient rehabilitation due to a stroke will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (IG) or the control group (CG). Participants of the IG will receive exergame-based motor-cognitive training on a labile surface, whereas participants of the CG will train on a stable surface. Primary outcome is feasibility comprising measures of adherence, attrition, safety and usability. Secondary outcomes will be measures of cognitive (psychomotor speed, inhibition, selective attention, cognitive flexibility, brain activity) and motor (functional mobility, gait speed, balance, proprioception) functioning. Results: Data collection started in February 2024 and is expected to be completed by August 2024. Conclusion: This is the first study looking into exergame training on labile surface in stroke patients. It will give valuable insights into the feasibility and potential added value of this type of training and thus inform further implementation efforts in the context of inpatient rehabilitation. Clinical trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06296069.

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active video gamesbalancecognitiongaitneurologic patientsproprioceptionrehabilitationtechnology-based training

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PMCPMC11223001

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