Virtual reality may unlock lost words after stroke

NCT ID NCT05793879

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether watching immersive 360° videos of everyday actions can improve word-finding in people with anomic aphasia after a stroke. Forty participants will either watch first-person 360° videos or standard third-person videos over 12 sessions. The goal is to see if the immersive experience boosts naming ability more than regular videos.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
360° immersive videos viewed through a head-mounted display
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help stroke survivors with aphasia find words more easily.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (40 people) that is currently suspended. The approach is experimental, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Poliambulanza

    Brescia, Brescia, 25123, Italy