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Can virtual reality help stroke survivors regain their quality of life?

NCT ID NCT07713446

Disease control Sponsor: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two innovative therapies—immersive virtual reality and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)—against standard physical therapy for improving quality of life in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Participants will complete 12 sessions over four weeks, focusing on the sit-to-stand movement. The goal is to see if these approaches lead to better daily function and well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Immersive virtual reality (Meta Quest 3 with NeuroRehab software) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) task-oriented sit-to-stand training
What this could lead to
If effective, these therapies could offer new, engaging ways to improve quality of life and mobility for people recovering from stroke.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial, and the virtual reality approach may cause cybersickness in some participants. Results may not apply to all stroke survivors.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 93 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2027

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Expected to finish

Apr 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 71 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 35 to 71 years. * Diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by medical records. * Chronic stroke, defined as ≥6 months and \<2 years since the stroke event. * Hemodynamically stable. * Ability to maintain sitting and standing positions independently or with minimal assistance. Exclusion Criteria: * Visual impairments that may interfere with the safe or effective use of immersive virtual reality. * Photosensitivity. * Cognitive impairment and/or communication deficits that prevent understanding or following study instructions. * Uncontrolled medical conditions or comorbidities that contraindicate participation in physical rehabilitation, including epilepsy, seizure disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension, or other significant cardiovascular conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) Stroke

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Locations

  • Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores, Unidad León

    León, Guanajuato, 37689, Mexico

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