Virtual reality software to help stroke patients

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 clinical trial aims to develop and validate a gamified, fully immersive virtual reality software specifically designed for stroke patients. The intervention will be tested over a 10-week period, comparing its effects on physical disability and quality of life against usual care rehabilitation and a commercially available VR system. The study will assess various outcomes, including upper-body motor function, manual dexterity, handgrip strength, balance, and cognitive function. By integrating virtual reality into rehabilitation, the trial seeks to enhance the recovery process for individuals affected by stroke.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Women and men with either an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
* Stroke between the last 7 to 14 days
* Functional independence before stroke (modified Rankin scale \<3)
* Paresis of the lower extremity, upper extremity, or both, with a score ≤3 on the "motor arm" item of the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scale
* Trunk control in seated and standing position
* Ability to understand basic instructions and to decide whether to sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Moderate-severe aphasia that precludes understanding the required tasks
* Cognitive impairment that precludes cooperation with tasks
* Serious behavioral problems or mental disorders
* Lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, quadriplegia, neurodegenerative diseases, lower limb fractures, or recent myocardial infarction
* Vital organ (heart, lung, liver, kidney, etc.) failure, malignant tumor, or other unstable condition
* A history of cerebrovascular disease (if not fully resolved)
* Photosensitive epilepsy

Where it's running

• University of Almería
  Almería, Almería, Spain Recruiting
• Torrecárdenas University Hospital
  Almería, Spain Recruiting
• San Cecilio University Hospital
  Granada, Spain Recruiting
• University of Granada
  Granada, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Alberto Soriano-Maldonado, PhD — Universidad de Almeria
• Study coordinator: Alberto Soriano-Maldonado, PhD
• Email: asoriano@ual.es
• Phone: 950 01 55 50

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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.