HemiplegiaNCT00735033
The Effects of the Swiss Ball on Cerebral Vascular Accident
A study testing Physiotherapy with Swiss Ball in people with Hemiplegia and Cerebrovascular Accident, run by Fortaleza University.
Trial summary
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the Swiss ball on patients with hemiplegia due to CVA. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Hemiplegia, Cerebrovascular Accident
- What is being tested?
- Physiotherapy with Swiss Ball
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Start not givento not given
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 19 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Hemiplegia due to CVA
- In physiotherapy treatment
- Acceptance in join the research
Who cannot join
- Less then 6 months of diagnostic
About this study
Official title: The Effects of the Swiss Ball on Patients With Hemiplegia Due to Cerebral Vascular Accident
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the Swiss ball on patients with hemiplegia due to CVA.
Read the detailed description
The Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) is a neurological deficit, which may be transitory or definite, leading to motor, psychological and social alterations. It's the third cause of death in the industrialized world, of which 90% of the survivors have some residual deficit and 30% become disabled. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the Swiss ball on patients with hemiplegia due to CVA. An intervening and controlled study was conducted on 12 patients of both genders and over 50 years old with chronic hemiplegia, all undergoing treatment at the Beneficent Rehabilitation Association of Ceará. The patients in the experimental group (EG) underwent treatment with the Swiss ball added to conventional physical therapy and the control group (CG) went through conventional physiotherapy sessions. The treatment was done twice a week, consisting of 14 sessions altogether. The data were collected in an evaluation form at the beginning and at the end of the treatment. Most patients were found to be males; they had typical walking ability, tonus, and posture of chronic hemiplegia patients. The patients in the experimental group showed significantly greater muscular strength on the lower limbs than the control group (p < 0,05, Student t test), however, the same did not happen in the case of the other parameters, such as strength on the upper limbs, coordination, and balance. We can conclude that the treatment with the Swiss ball can promote increased strength, which will allow for a more efficient recovery in the studied population.
- Conditions
- Hemiplegia, Cerebrovascular Accident
- Being tested
- Physiotherapy with Swiss Ball
- Keywords
- Physical therapy, Physical therapy modalities, Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)
- Medical subject headings
- Hemiplegia, Stroke
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Physiotherapy with Swiss BallOther
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Aug 2008 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HemiplegiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Fortaleza University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00735033
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- coetica-130/2004
- Status last verified
- May 2008
- First submitted
- 12 Aug 2008
- Last updated
- 19 Aug 2008
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Aug 2008. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of the Swiss Ball on Patients With Hemiplegia Due to Cerebral Vascular Accident
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00735033
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- coetica-130/2004
- Conditions
- Hemiplegia, Cerebrovascular Accident
- Keywords
- Physical therapy, Physical therapy modalities, Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Lead sponsor
- Fortaleza UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- First posted
- 14 Aug 2008 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the Swiss ball on patients with hemiplegia due to CVA.
Detailed description
The Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) is a neurological deficit, which may be transitory or definite, leading to motor, psychological and social alterations. It's the third cause of death in the industrialized world, of which 90% of the survivors have some residual deficit and 30% become disabled. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the Swiss ball on patients with hemiplegia due to CVA. An intervening and controlled study was conducted on 12 patients of both genders and over 50 years old with chronic hemiplegia, all undergoing treatment at the Beneficent Rehabilitation Association of Ceará. The patients in the experimental group (EG) underwent treatment with the Swiss ball added to conventional physical therapy and the control group (CG) went through conventional physiotherapy sessions. The treatment was done twice a week, consisting of 14 sessions altogether. The data were collected in an evaluation form at the beginning and at the end of the treatment. Most patients were found to be males; they had typical walking ability, tonus, and posture of chronic hemiplegia patients. The patients in the experimental group showed significantly greater muscular strength on the lower limbs than the control group (p < 0,05, Student t test), however, the same did not happen in the case of the other parameters, such as strength on the upper limbs, coordination, and balance. We can conclude that the treatment with the Swiss ball can promote increased strength, which will allow for a more efficient recovery in the studied population.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Hemiplegia due to CVA
- In physiotherapy treatment
- Acceptance in join the research
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Less then 6 months of diagnostic
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy with Swiss Ball | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Aug 2008.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Physiotherapy with Swiss Ball in people with Hemiplegia and Cerebrovascular Accident, run by Fortaleza University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Aug 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Aug 2008.