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 range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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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

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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