Exergames on an Unstable Surface in Stroke Inpatients
Aim of this study is to assess the feasibility and effects of exergame-based cognitive-motor training on a labile platform on physical and cognitive functioning in stroke inpatients.

This is two-armed pilot randomized controlled trial taking place in an inpatient neurologic rehabilitation clinic. A total of 30 persons that are undergoing inpatient rehabilitation due to a stroke will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (IG) or the control group (CG). Participants of the IG will receive exergame-based motor-cognitive training on a labile surface, whereas participants of the CG will train on a stable surface. Primary outcome is feasibility comprising measures of adherence, attrition, safety and usability. Secondary outcomes will be measures of cognitive (psychomotor speed, inhibition, selective attention, cognitive flexibility, brain activity) and motor (functional mobility, gait speed, balance, proprioception) functioning.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Prescription for inpatient rehabilitation due to a stroke Ability to provide a signed informed consent Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 20 Physically able to stand for at least 3 minutes without external support (self-report)  Exclusion Criteria:  Insufficient knowledge of the German language to understand the instructions and the games Conservatively treated osteoporotic fractures in the last 16 weeks Depending on assistance for ambulation (Functional Ambulation Categories <2), Mobility, cognitive, sensory and/or psychiatric limitations or comorbidities which impair the ability to play the exergames and/or conduct the pre-/post assessments - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 50 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult