Can VR games heal the brain after injury?

NCT ID NCT07586566

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Danderyd Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether playing virtual reality games like Beat Saber can improve memory, attention, and thinking speed in people with acquired brain injury. Fifteen participants will do 15 sessions of VR training over 5 weeks, plus their usual rehab. The goal is to see if this fun, immersive approach helps more than standard therapy.

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 games (Beat Saber, Zooma, XR Brain Stimulation)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a more engaging and effective way to improve cognitive function after brain injury.
What could go wrong: This is a very small feasibility study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply widely. It is early-stage and may not show clear benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY (INCLUDING STROKE)

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Locations

Danderyd Hospital

Stockholm, Stockholm County, 182 88, Sweden

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