VR-ACT After Stroke: a Feasibility Study (NCT06990646) | Clinical Trial Compass
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VR-ACT After Stroke: a Feasibility Study
30 participantsStarted 2025-11
Plain-language summary
This exploratory project aims to develop and pilot test, in a parallel group randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a self-management virtual reality (VR) 8-week program for pain management and mental health in patients with chronic post-stroke pain (CPSP), in two assessment moments (pre- to post-intervention).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* medical diagnosis of CPSP;
* age between 18 and 80;
* implicit de facto internet and computer literacy;
* willingness to comply with the study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* currently with active malignancy; -
* severe cognitive impairment;
* currently undergoing any psychological intervention or VR-delivered pain management program;
* current severe psychiatric symptoms (i.e., psychosis; severe depression; non-suicidal self-injury; suicide attempt in the last month);
* language impairment with severe comprehension deficit;
* history of photosensitive epilepsy or previous experience of severe simulator sickness;
* other neurological conditions (e.g., dementia; Parkinson´s).
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?
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
1
Pain intensity
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
2
Pain Impact
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
3
Mental Health
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
4
Psychological and Physical Quality of Life
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks