Can a VR headset help stroke survivors recover arm movement?
NCT ID NCT06864741
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a low-cost virtual reality (VR) system can help people recovering from a first-time stroke improve their arm movement. Researchers will compare VR therapy to standard care in 40 adults with moderate to severe arm weakness. Participants will use a Meta Quest headset to play gamified exercises in the hospital and at home, and their progress will be tracked through motor function tests and feedback on ease of use and motion sickness.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Virtual reality guided motor rehabilitation using Meta Quest 2/3S/3 headset
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a low-cost, engaging way to improve arm recovery after stroke, especially for people in rural areas with limited rehab access.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 40 people, so results may not apply to everyone. VR may cause motion sickness or not be as effective as standard therapy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Valley Regional Hospital
RECRUITINGKentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 5E3, Canada
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