Effect of Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Using Immersive Virtual Reality in Chronic Stroke Patients. (NCT05148052) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Using Immersive Virtual Reality in Chronic Stroke Patients.
South Korea15 participantsStarted 2022-09-01
Plain-language summary
The study aimed to investigate the effect of exergames using virtual reality with head mounted device on motor recovery of upper extremities in chronic stroke patients.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Chronic stroke patients who have passed 6 months or more without additional stroke after the first stroke
* Patients with upper extremity dysfunction due to stroke (ischemic, hemorrhagic)
* Patients who can move the upper extremity against gravity with a manual muscle test of grade 3 or higher in the affected shoulder and elbow, respectively
* Patients who can stably maintain a sitting position
* Patients who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with moderate or severe cognitive impairment with a score of 18 or less on the Mini-Mental Status Examination (K-MMSE)
* Patients with other causes of upper extremity dysfunction, such as peripheral nerve damage, joint disease, etc.
* Patients with a history of severe vertigo or epilepsy
* Patients with medical reasons such as medical conditions that make it difficult to participate in research
* Patients who may be pregnant or who are pregnant or lactating
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.
1This trial used immersive virtual reality to work on arm and hand movement after stroke — based on what you know about my specific arm function right now, do you think this kind of approach could be worth exploring for me?
2The trial measured improvement using something called the Action Research Arm Test — can you explain what that test actually measures, and how my current scores on that kind of assessment compare to the patients who were studied here?
3Since this trial is already completed, are the results published anywhere, and do they show whether immersive VR rehabilitation worked better, worse, or about the same as conventional arm therapy for chronic stroke patients?
4This was a rehabilitation study rather than a drug trial, so it has a different risk profile — but are there any physical risks or situations, like shoulder pain or certain levels of spasticity, where this type of VR exercise might not be appropriate for someone in my condition?
5Given that standard upper limb rehabilitation already exists, how would you weigh trying an immersive VR-based approach against continuing or intensifying the conventional therapy I might already be doing?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Action Research Arm Test
Timeframe: Within 2 days after the end of each intervention