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Can virtual piano lessons rewire the brain after stroke?

NCT ID NCT06366360

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

After a stroke, some people develop unilateral spatial neglect, where they ignore one side of their body or surroundings. Researchers are testing whether an immersive virtual reality program that involves playing a virtual piano can improve this condition. Adults with stroke and spatial neglect join the study and are randomly assigned to either standard rehabilitation alone or standard rehabilitation plus the virtual reality music program for two weeks. The study measures changes in attention and daily activities before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an immersive virtual reality music practice program using the Piano Vision application
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer stroke survivors with spatial neglect a more engaging rehabilitation option that uses sound and virtual space to retrain attention.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, so results may not hold up in larger groups. Virtual reality can cause dizziness or discomfort, and some patients may not tolerate or benefit from it.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Started

Mar 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women over 18 years * Free and informed written consent * Enrolled in the French social security system * Cerebral lesion of vascular origin * Unilateral spatial neglect syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * Epilepsy or migraine * Major vision problems * Major hearing impairment * Pre-existing cognitive impairment (MMSE \< 20) * Major disorders of verbal comprehension preventing the protocol * Refusal to sign consent form

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Conditions

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stroke disorder

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Stroke Unilateral spatial neglect

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpitaux de Saint-Maurice

    RECRUITING

    Saint-Maurice, 94410, France

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