Trial reportJournal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation2026
Dual‑task exergaming to enhance motor and cognitive function in chronic stroke: a prospective, assessor-blinded, parallel group randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06806384 (Effects of Cognitive-Motor Exergame Using Dividat Senso on Physical and Cognitive Function in Stroke Patients), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Effects of Cognitive-Motor Exergame Using Dividat Senso on Physical and Cognitive Function in Stroke Patients
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Effects of Two Different Multicomponent Cognitive-Motor Training Protocols on EEG Spectral Activity, Cognitive-Motor Interference, and Gait Performance in Individuals with Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Trial
- Effects of multi-sensory virtual reality training on gait adaptability and somatomotor network remodeling in patients with stroke: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2026Trial
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Abstract
backgroundChronic stroke often results in lasting motor and cognitive impairments that compromise balance, gait, and daily living activities. Dual-task exergaming, which combines physical and cognitive challenges in a single intervention, has emerged as a promising rehabilitation strategy. Therefore, this study aims to compare the effects of dual-task exergame rehabilitation with conventional balance training on motor and cognitive function improvements in chronic stroke survivors.
methodsIn a prospective, assessor-blind randomized controlled trial, adults with chronic stroke (> 6 months post-stroke) were randomly allocated to general balance training group (GBG) or exergame training group (EGG). Each group completed 20 sessions over 4 weeks. Motor function improvements were evaluated using the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) and the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). Improvements in cognitive performance were measured using Trail Making Tests A/B (TMT-A/B) and the Stroop Test. Pre- and post-intervention changes were analyzed with paired and between-group statistics. A 2 × 2 mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to examine group-by-time interactions.
resultsA total of 28 participants were enrolled, but two in the GBG withdrew, resulting in a final sample of 26 participants (EGG n = 14, GBG n = 12). Significant group × time interactions were observed for FGA (p < 0.001) and SPPB (p = 0.001), indicating superior motor recovery in the EGG compared to the GBG. Regarding cognitive outcomes, the EGG demonstrated significantly greater reductions in TMT-A (p = 0.017) and TMT-B (p = 0.013) completion times compared to the GBG. While both groups showed improvements, the EGG achieved markedly greater gains in executive function and processing speed.
conclusionDual-task exergaming is a feasible and effective approach for enhancing both motor and cognitive functions in chronic stroke survivors, yielding superior outcomes compared to conventional balance training. By providing an immersive environment with real-time feedback, exergaming may reduce cognitive–motor interference and support better coordination under dual-task demands, highlighting its potential as an integrated rehabilitation modality.
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