CompletedNot Applicable

Role of Functional Translation After Immersive Virtual Reality Exposure in Persons With Stroke

United States10 participantsStarted 2020-12-03

Plain-language summary

This is a single-blinded randomized control trial aiming to explore the use of immersive virtual reality (VR) training in conjunction with real-life tasks therapy in 75 first time stroke patients with upper limb weakness.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. 18-90 years old
. Hospitalized at Loma Linda East Campus Rehabilitation Hospital
. First time stroke patient
. Upper limb hemiparesis
. English-speaking
. Manual muscle testing of at least 2/5 in 3 or more muscle groups in affected upper limb

Exclusion criteria

. Active neck pain, headaches, or vertigo limiting ability to tolerate Virtual Reality Head Mounted Device
. Patients with hemicraniectomy
. Current uncontrolled seizures
. Active infections requiring contact precautions
. Cognitively unable to participate
. Vision loss limiting ability to participate with VR therapy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Motor Activity Log

Timeframe: Change in score (between baseline and time of discharge from rehabilitation hospital, about 2 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04360460

SponsorLoma Linda University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-08-18

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