Mind-Controlled VR game aims to reboot Stroke-Damaged arms
NCT ID NCT07374276
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether combining a brain-computer interface with virtual reality can improve arm and hand movement in stroke survivors. Twelve adults who had a stroke 6 to 24 months ago will each try both the VR-enhanced training and a standard brain-computer interface training. The goal is to see if the VR version leads to better recovery of movement and daily function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Motor Imagery-based Brain-Computer Interface coupled with Virtual Reality (MI-BCI-VR)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation method for stroke survivors to regain arm and hand function.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early-stage trial with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technology is complex and may not be practical for widespread use.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for STROKE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Centro de Medicina de Reabilitação de Alcoitão
RECRUITINGAlcabideche, Lisbon District, 2649-506, Portugal
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••