Virtual reality mirror therapy for upper‑limb rehabilitation
Feasibility and Usability of Immersive VR Mirror Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation
NA · Abant Izzet Baysal University · NCT07039136
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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 172 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Abant Izzet Baysal University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bolu, Merkez and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07039136 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Bolu, Merkez and 1 other locations
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Healthy, Stroke, Virtual Reality, Mirror Therapy