Virtual reality mirror therapy for upper‑limb rehabilitation
Official title: Feasibility and Usability of Immersive VR Mirror Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation
Run by Abant Izzet Baysal University · NCT07039136 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test a Leap Motion virtual reality mirror therapy system to help people with stroke practice and improve arm and hand movement.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 172 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Abant Izzet Baysal University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bolu, Merkez and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 28, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07039136 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are people with subacute or chronic stroke who meet the stereo acuity requirement, can follow instructions, and have no severe sensory impairments or prior virtual reality experience as specified.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe vision or hearing impairments, other active neurological disorders, or who cannot tolerate or interact with VR are unlikely to benefit from this system.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The study uses a Leap Motion–based Virtual Reality Mirror Therapy (VRMT) system that mirrors the unaffected hand onto a virtual representation of the affected limb and embeds gamified tasks to encourage repetitive upper‑limb practice. Participants (including people with subacute or chronic stroke and healthy volunteers for comparison) complete multiple sessions of the VR tasks while the system tracks hand motion in real time. Usability, comfort, and user experience are measured after use with standardized instruments such as the System Usability Scale (SUS) and the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ). The protocol includes comparisons with conventional mirror therapy and a sham virtual reality condition to contextualize user feedback and feasibility for clinical or home settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the system could provide a low‑cost, engaging way to increase practice and motivation for upper‑limb rehabilitation after stroke.
How similar studies have gone: Traditional mirror therapy and several VR rehabilitation approaches have shown promise for post‑stroke motor recovery, though Leap Motion–based mirror systems remain relatively novel and less extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Stereo acuity score of 3552 arc/sec in the Titmus Fly Test * No prior virtual reality experience Exclusion Criteria: * Severe sensory impairments (vision or hearing) * Being diagnosed with neurological disorders
Where it's running
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Faculty of Health Sciences Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: ramazan kurul, Ph.D — Abant Izzet Baysal University
- Study coordinator: Ömer Pala, PhD
- Email: omerosman.pala@ibu.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 532 797 57 16
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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.