Virtual reality therapy at home shows promise for MS hand problems
NCT ID NCT05713890
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a home-based virtual reality program can help people with multiple sclerosis improve hand function. 60 participants will either watch and imitate hand tasks in VR or watch landscapes before doing the same tasks. The program lasts 3 weeks with daily sessions. Researchers will measure hand dexterity, grip strength, and brain changes using MRI.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Home-based virtual reality action observation treatment
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, home-based therapy to improve hand dexterity and strength in people with multiple sclerosis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (60 people) comparing two similar VR approaches. The improvement may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to everyone with MS.
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IRCCS San Raffaele
RECRUITINGMilan, Milan, 20132, Italy
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