Behavioral Intervention

Virtual Reality Rehabilitation for Stroke

Kentville, Canada

N/A

Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by Nova Scotia Health Authority

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Clinical diagnosis of first-time ischemic stroke involving the middle cerebral artery, confirmed by CT or MRI

OUTPATIENT ARM: Less than 3 months since stroke onset with discharge to home setting located within 1 hour drive of Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville, NS, Canada

Must not have

A secondary neurological condition (e.g., Parkinson's disease)

Brainstem, cerebellar or bilateral stroke lesion

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up from enrollment to one week following the last vr session

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test if using a low-cost virtual reality (VR) platform can help people recover better after a first-time ischemic stroke. The study will focus on adults aged 18 and older

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Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults who've had their first ischemic stroke and are dealing with moderate to severe upper limb motor deficits. It's designed to help those in the hospital or at home, especially in rural areas with few rehab resources. People can't join if they don't meet specific health conditions set by the researchers.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

Researchers are testing a low-cost VR system that guides patients through games aimed at improving arm movement after a stroke. They want to see if it's better than standard care and if patients find it doable and like using it.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Possible side effects from using the VR system may include motion sickness due to virtual reality exposure. However, feedback on ease of use, any discomfort, and overall engagement will be collected.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I had a stroke in the brain's middle artery, confirmed by a scan.

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I had a stroke less than 3 months ago and live within 1 hour of Valley Regional Hospital.

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Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have a neurological condition like Parkinson's disease.

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I have had a stroke affecting my brainstem, cerebellum, or both sides of my brain.

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I have injuries that stop me from doing certain tasks.

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I have vision problems not fixed since a stroke or other causes.

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Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ from enrollment through standard of care and vr treatment completion on day 47

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~from enrollment through standard of care and vr treatment completion on day 47

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from enrollment through standard of care and vr treatment completion on day 47 for reporting.