Can virtual reality help stroke survivors move again?
NCT ID NCT07525713
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a new type of virtual reality therapy can improve arm function in people who had a stroke. Fifty-four participants will try different versions of mirror therapy, some with added attention-focusing techniques. The goal is to see which approach works best for recovery.
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 mirror therapy with focused object-directed attention
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation method for stroke survivors to regain arm movement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 participants, testing immediate effects of a single session. Results may not translate to long-term improvement or apply to all stroke patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
RECRUITINGTainan, Taiwan, 704, Taiwan
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