VR exergames give stroke survivors a new way to recover arm function
NCT ID NCT05148052
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether playing virtual reality games could help people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago improve arm movement. 15 chronic stroke patients with arm weakness participated. They used a head-mounted VR device to do exercises. The goal was to see if this fun, immersive approach could boost motor recovery.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Asan Medical Center
Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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National Traffic Injury Rehabilitation Hospital
Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do, 12564, South Korea
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, 03080, South Korea
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