Using virtual reality to help stroke patients walk again

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 evaluates the tolerance of immersive virtual reality (VR) during robotic-assisted walking rehabilitation for non-walking stroke patients. Participants will undergo rehabilitation sessions using a Gait Trainer, both with and without the VR device, to assess their motivation, sense of presence, and usability of the technology. The study aims to measure actual walking time and number of steps taken during these sessions, comparing the effectiveness of VR-enhanced rehabilitation to conventional methods. The goal is to determine if VR can improve patient adherence and participation in rehabilitation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Hemiparesis following a first ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke;
* subacute phase (15 days to 6 months);
* Aged 35 to 75 years;
* Non-walking subject (unable to walk 3 x 10 meters without human assistance or Functional Ambulation Classification ≤ 2);
* Benefiting from robot-assisted walking rehabilitation in the readaptation and physical medecin department of the Limoges University Hospital;
* Having the cognitive abilities to understand and follow simple verbal instructions (MMSE \< 24 or BDAE \< 2)
* Be able to give informed consent to participate in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have neurological and psychiatric conditions, other than stroke;
* Conditions contraindicating the use of virtual reality (e.g., epileptic disorders, major cerebellar syndrome).
* Inability to evolve in a virtual environment (MSSQ-Short \> 26)
* Patient with acute cardiovascular and respiratory disorders;
* Patient who is subject to a legal protection measure or who is unable to give consent;
* Person deprived of liberty
* Person with high VR experience during the 5 years before stroke
* pregnant woman, breastfeeding woman

Where it's running

• CHU de Limoges
  Limoges, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Maxence COMPAGNAT, MD
• Email: maxence.compagnat@chu-limoges.fr
• Phone: 555056518

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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.