VR home therapy could boost stroke arm recovery

NCT ID NCT06704074

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) training in a simulated home environment can improve arm and hand function in people recovering from a stroke. Researchers will compare VR-based task-oriented training to standard therapy in 86 participants. They will also use brain scans to see how the training affects brain activity.

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 head-mounted display with task-oriented training
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a more engaging and effective way to improve arm movement and daily living skills for stroke survivors.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (86 participants) testing a device, not a drug. Results may not apply to all stroke patients, and VR may cause dizziness or discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

a Head-mounted-display VR device
RECRUITING

Jinan, Shangdong, China

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