Using virtual reality to help stroke patients regain daily living skills
Official title: Virtual Activities of Living for Occupational Rehabilitation
Funded at Barron Associates, INC. · NIH-11066116 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a virtual reality program that helps stroke patients practice everyday activities at home, making it easier for them to improve their arm function with support from their therapists.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Barron Associates, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlottesville, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $925,658 |
| NIH project number | 2R44HD107718-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11066116 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have experienced an upper extremity stroke and are seeking rehabilitation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have upper extremity impairments or those who are not able to engage with virtual reality technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a virtual reality system that allows stroke patients to practice daily living activities from the comfort of their homes. By using advanced VR technology and motion tracking, patients can engage in realistic activities that help improve their upper extremity function. The program supports telehealth delivery, enabling remote monitoring and guidance from therapists, which can enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation. The goal is to provide a cost-effective and accessible solution for patients to receive therapy and improve their recovery outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the rehabilitation process for stroke patients, leading to improved recovery of daily living skills.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results using virtual reality for rehabilitation, indicating that this approach could be effective for stroke recovery.
Where this research is happening
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Barron Associates, INC.
Charlottesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adams, Richard J. — Barron Associates, INC.
- Study coordinator: Adams, Richard J.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.