NCT07811843Not yet recruiting
Effectiveness of Laser Visual Feedback in Postural Control After a Stroke
Efectividad de Ejercicios Con Feedback Visual Mediante láser en el Control Postural en Usuarios Con Ictus Subagudo: un Ensayo clínico Aleatorizado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 10 Sept 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of acquired disability and frequently results in impairments in balance and postural control that affect functional independence. Rehabilitation during the subacute phase is crucial for promoting neurological recovery. Visual feedback using a laser device may facilitate motor learning and postural correction; however, its effectiveness in individuals with subacute stroke has been insufficiently investigated. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a laser-based visual feedback exercise program in improving postural control in individuals with subacute stroke. Secondary objectives are to assess its impact on balance, mobility, and functional performance, and to compare outcomes with those achieved through conventional rehabilitation. Methods: A randomized controlled trial will be conducted in individuals with subacute stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, receiving exercises with laser-based visual feedback, or a control group, receiving usual rehabilitation care. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be performed using validated instruments to measure postural control, balance, and functional capacity. Discussion: This study addresses the need to identify effective, accessible, and low-cost therapeutic strategies to optimize post-stroke rehabilitation. If proven effective, laser-based visual feedback could enhance functional recovery, promote greater independence in activities of daily living, and help reduce the long-term impact of disability. The findings will provide scientific evidence relevant to clinical practice and may support the incorporation of this approach into neurological rehabilitation programs. In addition, the project will generate valuable knowledge for future research on innovative feedback-based strategies to improve functional recovery following stroke.
- Status (registry)
- Not yet recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 60 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 31 Aug 2026
- Start date
- 1 Jan 2028
- Primary completion date
- 1 Sept 2028
- Lead sponsor
- Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili
- Diseases
- Stroke
- NCT number
- NCT07811843
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 60
- From 1 Jan 2028 to the primary completion date, 1 Sept 2028
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Other illness
- Severe pre-stroke functional dependency, defined as a Barthel Index (BI) score ≤ 60.
- Diagnosis of dementia with a score ≥ 4 on the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS).
- Diagnosis of acute confusional syndrome or delirium.
- Visual impairment that prevents the participant from following the laser beam used in the intervention.
- History of severe balance disorders or traumatic/orthopedic conditions that would prevent participation in the proposed rehabilitation treatment.
- Absence of balance impairment, defined as a Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS) score ≥ 24 points.
Other
- Spasticity assessed with the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) ≥ 2.
- Diagnosis of receptive aphasia (Wernicke's aphasia).
Who the study is looking for
- Adults aged 18 years or older admitted from an acute care hospital to a convalescence, rehabilitation, or intermediate care unit for functional recovery following a stroke.
- Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT).
- Ability to tolerate assisted standing for a minimum of 10 seconds.
- Hemodynamically stable individuals, free from fever and disabling pain
Age in the registry: 65 years to - · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Barcelona | Spain | Unknown status |
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