VR headset could help stroke survivors relearn daily tasks at home
NCT ID NCT07450586
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) home exercise program can help stroke survivors improve arm and hand function. Forty-eight adults who had a stroke at least 3 months ago will either use a VR headset to practice daily activities at home or receive standard therapy. The goal is to see if VR therapy is as good or better than usual care for regaining movement.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality headset (Meta Quest) with software for practicing daily living activities
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a convenient, at-home therapy option to help stroke survivors regain arm and hand function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 48 participants. The VR program may not be more effective than standard therapy, and some people may have difficulty using the technology.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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