An interventional study of Rehabilitation treatment using Muvity in Stroke, Motor Disorders and Physical Disability, sponsored by Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Completed at 2 sites in Spain. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 85 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-03.
Sponsored by Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and the primary medical cause of disability. It is estimated that 45% of affected individuals will continue to have moderate or severe functional disabilities throughout their lives. According to the American Stroke Association, telerehabilitation has the potential to provide timely and efficient care to stroke survivors, improving patients' functional outcomes while reducing long-term disability and associated costs.
Hypothesis: Through the developed application (Muvity), the study aims to contribute to the validity of telerehabilitation and virtual reality as beneficial tools for rehabilitation, specifically for individuals in the post-stroke sequelae phase.
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a non-immersive virtual reality program in telerehabilitation for patients who have experienced a stroke more than 6 months ago.
Methodology: Prospective longitudinal study with single blinding. The control group undergoes a conventional intervention, while the experimental group undergoes an innovative intervention (n=25).
Variables: The collected variables and measurement tools include upper extremity functionality (Fugl-Meyer scale), balance (Berg), functional independence (Barthel), pain (Brief Pain Inventory), post-stroke quality of life (ECVI-38), emotional health (UCLA Self-Rating Depression Scale), treatment expectations (Expectation for Treatment Scale), treatment adherence (through an APP), and satisfaction (Telehealth Usability Questionnaire).
Statistical Analysis: Data will be analyzed per protocol (PP); the normality distribution of the data will be assessed, and results will be analyzed using parametric or non-parametric techniques depending on normality. A bivariate analysis will compare results between the control and intervention groups, considering a statistically significant result when p \< 0.05.
Expected Results: Similar results are expected between groups or slightly favorable outcomes in the experimental group for the different variables.
Applicability and Relevance: The application would facilitate access to motor rehabilitation treatments in an enjoyable and engaging manner, promoting physical activity and contributing to a healthy lifestyle. Upon obtaining the results of this study, a trial implementation of the application in five socio-sanitary or associative centers is planned to verify its final applicability.
As described in the "Catalan Consensus on Evaluation and Treatment of Post-Stroke Patients," in the chronic phase when the effects of stroke have stabilized, patients should continue to have access to rehabilitation services to address their long-term needs. However, the decision to refer patients to rehabilitation services often relies heavily on patient and family demand, lacking clear criteria to ensure coordination between Primary Care services and specialized ones. Considering this gap in action, along with the estimated high costs associated with caring for stroke survivors, non-immersive virtual reality telerehabilitation is proposed as a beneficial tool for both patients and healthcare professionals and managers.
The study aims to contribute to the validity of telerehabilitation and virtual reality as beneficial tools for rehabilitation, specifically for individuals experiencing post-stroke sequelae.
Objectives (General and Specific)
The general objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a non-immersive virtual reality program in telerehabilitation targeting subjects who have suffered a stroke for more than six months, comparing the effectiveness of conventional therapy with gamified therapy (using the developed computational application).
The specific objectives of the study are as follows:
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This group follows a treatment similar to the one that a public hospital recommends. They receive a sheet of paper with the description of some exercises to do at home. These should be done in three 30-min-sessions per week, during 12 weeks.
This group follows a treatment prescribed by a therapist using Muvity, a telerehabilitation system using a depth camera. The treatment consists of some exercises guided by a virtual avatar, and some exergames to play. The computer application monitors the ranges of motion of joint angles as well as time played and deviations from theoretical trajectories. These sessions are programmed to be done in three 30-min-sessions per week, during 12 weeks (same amount as the Control group).
Device: Rehabilitation treatment using Muvity
The users have the support of the telerehabilitation system Muvity
Fugl-Meyer
Standard Fugl-Meyer score to assess motor functionality. Sections A (upper limbs, up to 36 points), D (coordination, up to 6 points), H (sensation, up to 6 points), I (joint movement (up to 16 points), and J (joint pain, up to 16 points). The total score could be up to 80 points (the higher score, the higher functionality).
Time frame: Within one week before and within one week after the treatments for both groups.
Berg score
The Standard Berg Balance Scale is used to assess balance control. Scores range from 0 (equilibrium heavily affected) to 56 (excellent equilibrium capacity).
Time frame: Within one week before and within one week after the treatments for both groups.
Brief Pain Inventory
Standard score to assess joint pain. It consists of 11 questions related to pain intensity. A score of 0 indicates pain absence, and 10 high pain intensity.
Time frame: Within one week before and within one week after the treatments for both groups.
Ranges of motion
The ranges of motion of upper and lower limb joint angles are computed before and after the treatments for both control and intervention groups during the assessment face-to-face sessions. This information is also gathered for the intervention group during the 12-week treatment.
Time frame: Within one week before and within one week after the treatment for both groups and during the 12-week treatment for the intervention group.
Ranges of motion
The ranges of motion of upper and lower limb joint angles are computed before and after the treatments for both control and intervention groups during the assessment face-to-face sessions. This information is also gathered for the intervention group during the 12-week treatment
Time frame: During the 12-week treatment for the intervention group.
Time spent for the rehabilitation sessions
The time spent for the rehabilitation sessions is monitored for both groups (by a simple mobile app for the Control group and by Muvity for the intervention group)
Time frame: During the 12-week treatment for the intervention group.
ECVI-38
Quality of life is monitored by the standard test ECVI-38. This stands for "Escala de calidad de vida para el ictus" (ECVI) in Spanish (Quality of Life Scale for Stroke), It ranges between 0 (no impairment) to 100 (maximum impairment).
Time frame: Within one week before and within one week after the 12-week treatment
UCLA Self-Rating Depression Scale
Self-rating depression score. It ranges between 3 (low perception of loneliness) to 9 (high perception of loneliness).
Time frame: Within one week before and within one week after the 12-week treatment
Plan to share: No — We aim to disseminate the aggregated results. The identification of each participant will not be possible for the researchers who will use these data.
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