Can a brain cap read your mind while you walk in VR? small study tests it after TBI
NCT ID NCT06276894
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a portable brain scanner called fNIRS can safely and effectively measure brain activity in people with chronic traumatic brain injury while they walk on a treadmill with virtual reality. Eight participants completed the session, and researchers checked for falls, data quality, and how acceptable the experience felt. The goal was not to treat the injury but to see if this method is feasible for future research.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Motek C-Mill™ treadmill with virtual reality
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that fNIRS is a practical way to study brain activity during movement, potentially guiding future rehabilitation approaches for TBI.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 8 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The main goal is just to see if the method works, not to test a treatment.
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Locations
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Craig Hospital
Englewood, Colorado, 80113, United States