Effectiveness of the Virtual Reality System Toyra on Upper Limb Function in People with Tetraplegia: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial

摘要: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects a virtual reality program combined with conventional therapy in upper limb function people tetraplegia and provide data about patients' satisfaction system. Thirty-one subacute complete cervical participated study. Experimental group received 15 sessions Toyra(®) system for 5 weeks, 30 minutes/day, 3 days/week addition therapy, while control only therapy. All patients were assessed at baseline, after intervention, three-month follow-up battery clinical, functional, scales. Control showed significant improvements manual muscle test (p = 0,043, partial η (2) 0,22) evaluation. Both groups demonstrated but nonsignificant, changes their arm 4 scales used. high level This that added produces similar results compared Moreover, gaming aspects incorporated rehabilitation appear produce motivation during execution assigned tasks. trial is registered EudraCT number 2015-002157-35.