Virtual Reality Mirror Therapy with Focused Object-Directed Attention for Stroke Rehabilitation

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

Researchers will compare three short sessions of different VR-based therapies for upper limb rehabilitation in people with unilateral stroke. The study looks at immediate effects on arm function and brain activity after a single session of VRMT, VRMTFOA, and VRMTFOA with auditory feedback. Interventions use task-oriented training delivered through virtual reality platforms at National Cheng-Kung University Hospital in Taiwan. Eligible participants have a remote, unilateral stroke, intact cognitive function, and are right-handed premorbidly. Results will indicate whether the enhanced VR approaches provide added benefit over standard VR mirror therapy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of stroke with unilateral side involved;
* A score of Mini-mental state examination greater than 24 for proving higher mental function;
* Time of onset \> 6 months before treatment begins;
* Premorbid right-handedness.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe vision impairment;
* Major cognitive-perceptual deficit;
* Other brain disease.

Where it's running

• National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
  Tainan, Taiwan, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Hsiu-Yun Hsu, Ph.D
• Email: hyhsu@mail.ncku.edu.tw
• Phone: 886-6-2353535

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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.