Using virtual reality to treat unilateral spatial neglect after stroke
Official title: Rehabilitation of Unilateral Spatial Neglect Using an Immersive Virtual Reality Music Practice Program
Run by Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice · NCT06366360 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using virtual reality can help stroke survivors with unilateral spatial neglect pay better attention to one side of their body during rehabilitation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Maurice) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 11, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 12, 2024 |
| Study ends | September 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06366360 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults over 18 with a stroke-related unilateral spatial neglect syndrome who are enrolled in the French social security system.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with epilepsy, major vision or hearing impairments, or significant cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality as a treatment for unilateral spatial neglect (USN) following a stroke. USN is a condition where patients have difficulty perceiving and responding to stimuli on one side of their body, often due to a brain lesion. The study aims to enhance rehabilitation by incorporating multiple sensory modalities, including auditory cues, to improve spatial awareness and engagement in therapy. Participants will receive either the immersive virtual reality intervention or conventional rehabilitation methods to assess the outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve rehabilitation outcomes for patients with unilateral spatial neglect.
How similar studies have gone: While immersive virtual reality is a novel approach in this context, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing rehabilitation for various neurological conditions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women over 18 years * Free and informed written consent * Enrolled in the French social security system * Cerebral lesion of vascular origin * Unilateral spatial neglect syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * Epilepsy or migraine * Major vision problems * Major hearing impairment * Pre-existing cognitive impairment (MMSE \< 20) * Major disorders of verbal comprehension preventing the protocol * Refusal to sign consent form
Where it's running
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Hôpitaux de Saint-Maurice
Saint-Maurice, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Auriane AS SLAMA, ARC
- Email: auriane.slama@hpevm.fr
- Phone: 06 07 31 79 69
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.