Using virtual reality to assess motor functions in stroke patients

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 study aims to evaluate the feasibility and reliability of the BeCureTM virtual reality system for assessing upper extremity motor functions in patients who have experienced a stroke. It focuses on understanding how demographic factors and cognitive disorders may influence the effectiveness of virtual reality applications in rehabilitation. The study will involve stroke patients who meet specific criteria, including those with subacute to chronic conditions and certain levels of motor function. By utilizing advanced technology, the research seeks to enhance rehabilitation outcomes through engaging and objective assessments.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients diagnosed with stroke according to the World Health Organization with an age range of 18-80 years
2. Patients with subacute to chronic stroke
3. Patients who can understand commands
4. Patients with sitting balance
5. Patients with a first stroke attack
6. Patients who have never received virtual reality therapy
7. Upper extremity Brunnstrom Stage III and above
8. Patients with a spasticity level below 3 according to the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) in the affected upper extremity (MAS 1-5 rating system)
9. Patients who agreed to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of seizures or epilepsy (except childhood febrile seizures),
2. Arthritis or pain in the affected upper limb that limits repetitive exercise,
3. Severe aphasia, cognitive impairment (premorbid dementia) or psychiatric disorders,
4. Spasticity in the affected arm is 3 or more compared to MAS,
5. Patients without sitting balance,
6. Patients with posterior cerebral artery infarction,
7. Patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage,
8. Patients with visual impairments that may affect the virtual reality application

Where it's running

• Ankara University School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: S. K. Professor
• Email: sehim.kutlay@gmail.com
• Phone: 905325625906

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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.