A Randomized Controlled Trial of Bilateral Movement-based Computer Games Training to Improve Motor Function of Upper Limb and Quality of Life in Sub-acute Stroke Patient

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Bilateral Movement-based Computer Games Training to Improve Motor Function of Upper Limb and Quality of Life in Sub-acute Stroke Patient

This study aims at investigating whether bilateral movement-based training with computer games could augment motor function of paretic upper limb and improve quality of life in sub-acute stroke patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between 45-85
• Diagnosis of ischaemic brain injury or intracerebral hemorrhage by MRI or computed tomography 1 week to 6 months after the onset of current stroke
• Scoring > 6 of 10 of Abbreviated Mental Test
• Ability of the paretic hand to hold the game controller (minimal control)
• Able to give informed consent of the study
• Can understand instructions given by English or Cantonese

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any additional medical, cardiovascular and orthopaedic condition that would hinder the proper assessment and treatment
• Having cardiac pacemaker
• Receptive dysphasia
• Undergoing drug studies or other clinical trials