Rehab ward gets a fake street corner to boost Real-World skills

NCT ID NCT06646939

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

Summary

This small, terminated study tested whether having a simulated environment (like curbs and uneven surfaces) in an inpatient rehab unit would make therapists use more community reintegration activities. Only 13 adults took part, and the study compared their therapy time to past records. The goal was to see if the setup encouraged more real-world training, but the early stop and small size mean the findings are very limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

simulated environment (a rehab setting with features like curbs and uneven surfaces)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a simulated environment encourages therapists to include more real-world training in rehab, potentially improving patients' ability to return to daily life.

What could go wrong

The study was terminated early with only 13 participants, so results are very limited. It compared current data to past records, which may not be reliable.

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Locations

  • NewYork Presbyterian Hospital Baker Pavilion

    New York, New York, 10065, United States