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Virtual Reality Therapy for Stroke

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Jason Mathew, DO
Research Sponsored by Stony Brook University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Age > 18
Able to follow multistep commands
Must not have
Plegia in both arms
Previous reported history of vertigo or inner ear dysfunction
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up hospital discharge, an average of 7 days
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to investigate the use of virtual reality-based rehabilitation alongside traditional therapy for adult patients with acute ischemic stroke. The study will assess the feasibility and tolerance of virtual reality therapy in an inpatient

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults who have recently had an ischemic stroke and are currently in the hospital. They should be able to participate in physical or occupational therapy sessions and willing to try virtual reality-based exercises.
What is being tested?
The study is testing how feasible and tolerable it is for patients with acute ischemic stroke to use immersive Virtual Reality (VR) as part of their rehabilitation while they're still hospitalized.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include dizziness, nausea, eye strain, or disorientation due to the VR experience. However, these will vary based on individual tolerance to virtual reality environments.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am older than 18 years.
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I can understand and follow complex instructions.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I cannot move both of my arms.
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I have had vertigo or problems with my inner ear before.
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I have epilepsy.
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I cannot start treatment while in the hospital.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~hospital discharge, an average of 7 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and hospital discharge, an average of 7 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Feasibility survey
Simulator sickness questionnaire
Secondary study objectives
Adverse events
Duration of sessions
Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Virtual Reality TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Virtual Reality Therapy
2017
N/A
~280

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stony Brook UniversityLead Sponsor
222 Previous Clinical Trials
42,016 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Stroke
532 Patients Enrolled for Stroke
Good Samaritan HospitalUNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
150 Total Patients Enrolled
Jason Mathew, DOPrincipal InvestigatorStony Brook University Hospital
~6 spots leftby Dec 2025
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