Investigating brain activation in stroke patients using virtual reality tasks

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to explore brain activation patterns in stroke patients through an immersive virtual reality pathfinding task, utilizing functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) for evaluation. Both stroke patients and healthy subjects aged 18-80 will participate, with cognitive function assessed using various standardized tests. The study will compare brain activation and connectivity between the two groups to better understand cognitive decline in stroke patients. This initial screening and preliminary intervention will provide insights into the cognitive rehabilitation potential of virtual reality.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Stroke patients:

1. Diagnosis of stroke confirmed by neuroimaging (CT or MRI)
2. 18-80 years old
3. Able to complete the cognitive task
4. Able to follow instructions to complete the trial
5. Patients who signed an informed consent form.

Healthy Subjects:

1. No abnormalities on cranial
2. 18-80 years old
3. Able to complete cognitive task
4. Able to follow instructions to complete the trial
5. not taking medications.
6. Subjects who signed an informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

Stroke patients:

1. Inability to tolerate the test due to organic diseases
2. Serious mental illness that prevents them from cooperating with or tolerating the trial
3. Pregnant or lactating women
4. Had metal implants, a history of other neurological disorders, acute cardiopulmonary dysfunction.

Healthy Subjects:

1. Inability to tolerate the test due to organic diseases
2. Serious mental illness that prevents them from cooperating with or tolerating the trial.
3. Pregnant or lactating women
4. Had metal implants, a history of other neurological disorders, acute cardiopulmonary dysfunction

Where it's running

• Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing,, Chongqing, Chongqing 400010
  Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dingqun Bai
• Email: baidingqun@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn
• Phone: 023-89011334

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.