Virtual driving lessons could get stroke survivors back on the road

NCT ID NCT06672107

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

Summary

This study tests whether practicing driving skills in a simulator can improve real driving performance in veteran stroke survivors. One hundred participants will complete both active training (focusing on speed, lane position, collision avoidance, and attention) and a control session. Researchers will measure driving scores before, after, and six months later to see if the training leads to lasting improvements.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Driving simulator training

What this could lead to

If it works, this could help stroke survivors regain safe driving skills and independence.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 veterans. The training is in a simulator, so real-world driving may not improve as much.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain injury stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Locations

  • VA Northern California Health Care System, Mather, CA

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    Sacramento, California, 95655-4200, United States

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