The Cycling Exercise With Virtual Reality Visual Stimulation for Rehabilitation in CVA Patients

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Background: Hemiplegia is one of the main reasons why stroke survivors lose their walking and balancing ability. Many studies point out that cycling is an effective means for lower limb rehabilitation. However, during training, the unaffected limb may compensate for the affected one resulting in suboptimal rehabilitation. To address this issue, the investigators developed the virtual reality-cycling training system (VRCTS) which can acquire force and speed signals in real-time through a cycling module. The system then analyzes the acquired data and uses a 3D VR rehabilitation program to help patients to train their affected side. The aim of the study was to develop the VRCTS, verify its function and test system function on both normal subjects and stroke patients. Methods: In this system, the investigators designed a cycling device that is embedded with load cell and encoder sensors to detect cycling force and angle in real-time. A Cycling Graph User Interface Control and Data Recode System (Cycling CR System) was applied for signal analysis and feedback control. The investigators designed a 3D interactive VR rehabilitation program that can guide and train the users through visual feedback. Each user performed a pre-test to examine determine condition, left-right balance and other parameters, which allows the system to be customized.

Official Title
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Institutional Review Board of Chung Shan Medical University Hospital

Conditions
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Stroke

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: virtual reality-cycling training system


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: single stroke with unilateral hemiplegia (Brunnstrom stage III); hypertonia in the affected leg, modified Ashworth scale (MAS) grade ≦ 2; no significant perceptual, cognitive, or sensory deficits; no history of osteoarthritis, severe cardiopulmonary disease, or vascular disease in lower limbs lack of a fixed contracture in the affected lower limb

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 25 Years
Maximum Age: 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: virtual reality-cycling training system<br> | Device: virtual reality-cycling training system<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pedal force of affected leg |  | up to 24 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| asymmetrical ratio index |  | up to 24 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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stroke,, rehabilitation,, leg cycling,, feedback,, virtual reality