Stroke rehab gets a game boost: can playing as a dolphin help heal?
NCT ID NCT06691880
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a video game called MindPod Dolphin is safe and practical for arm rehabilitation in people who recently had a stroke. 58 participants played the game, controlling a dolphin with their affected arm. The goal was to see if patients would stick with it and find it acceptable, not yet to prove it improves function.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- MindPod Dolphin video game therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a fun, engaging way to improve arm movement after stroke, making rehab more enjoyable and accessible.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 58 participants. It focuses on safety and acceptance, not yet on proving the game works better than standard therapy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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