Virtual reality meets brain zaps: new hope for stroke recovery?
NCT ID NCT07629791
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether combining augmented reality (AR) balance exercises with a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can improve balance and movement in people who have had a stroke. About 28 chronic stroke survivors with balance issues will be split into two groups: one doing AR training alone, and the other doing AR training plus tDCS. The goal is to see if adding brain stimulation leads to better balance and fall prevention.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 28 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Balance impairment confirmed by Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score 21-44. * Age between 18-90 years. * Mild or no spasticity in lower limb (MAS ≤ 2) * have sufficient cognition to follow the instructions provided by the therapists and the computer. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with implanted electronic devices (e.g., pacemakers), due to interaction risk with tDCS * Other medical or psychological conditions affecting participation (e.g., severe pain, epilepsy, pacemaker). * Patients with severe cognitive deficits or visual impairments
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Locations
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Railway General Hospital
RECRUITINGRawalpindi, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan
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