Effect of Modified Constraint-induced Movement Therapy Combined With Virtual Reality on Mobility in Post-stroke Patients: A Randomized Control Trial

Effect of Modified Constraint-induced Movement Therapy Combined With Virtual Reality on Mobility in Post-stroke Patients: A Randomized Control Trial

This study investigates the effectiveness of combining m-CIMT and VR to improve mobility in post-stroke patients. A non-blinded randomized controlled trial will be conducted with 32 participants divided equally into experimental and control groups using purposive sampling. The experimental group will receive m-CIMT with VR training, while the control group will receive m-CIMT with Task-Specific Functional Training. Sessions will be 30 minutes per day, 4 days a week, for 6 weeks. Outcomes will be measured using FMA-LE, BBS, DGI, TUG, and SS-QOL. The study will take place over one year at FFH and FUCP, with ethical approval from ERC FUMC.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Sample Selection Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Sub-acute and chronic stroke patient >3months
• Males and females of 40-60 years.
• Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥24
• FAC Scale = 3
• Limited spasticity (0,1,1⁺) according to modified Ashworth scale
• Adequate balance and walking ability while wearing the constraint to be eligible to participate in CIMT intervention.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patient with Severe Spasticity and pain
• Patient of Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and stage 4 arthritis
• Patient with Global Aphasia
• Individuals suffering from unstable angina, symptomatic heart failure, or uncontrolled hypertension
• Patients with any traumatic musculoskeletal injury and surgery of lower limb