Can VR games help stroke survivors think and function better?

NCT ID NCT07381452

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Tadeja Hernja Rumpf Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard rehabilitation helps people who recently had a stroke recover their thinking skills and ability to do daily tasks. Thirty-six adults with acute stroke and mild cognitive impairment were assigned to either VR-enhanced rehab or standard therapy. The study measured changes in cognitive function and independence in daily activities.

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-enhanced rehabilitation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a more engaging way to boost cognitive recovery after a stroke.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The VR tasks were fixed and not personalized, which might limit benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE STROKE INTERVENTION COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT REHABILITATION EXERCISE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Medical Centre Maribor, Ljubljanska 5 Maribor, Slovenia

Maribor, 2000, Slovenia

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