Holograms in the living room: can mixed reality make stroke rehab stick?
NCT ID NCT07811440
First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
After a stroke, many people need rehabilitation to regain movement, balance, and independence, but repetitive exercises can be hard to keep up. This small Swedish study tests a mixed-reality system called RehAtt XR, which uses special glasses to project digital holograms into the real world. Adults who had a stroke at least six months earlier receive individualized training three times a week for five weeks, with exercises adjusted to their abilities and goals. Researchers measure changes in leg and arm function, walking speed, mobility, daily independence, and quality of life, and they ask participants how the training fits into everyday life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mixed-reality rehabilitation using the RehAtt XR system, which projects digital holograms into the real world through special glasses
- What this could lead to
- If it works, mixed-reality training could give stroke survivors a more varied and motivating way to practice movement, balance, and everyday tasks during rehabilitation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with nine participants, so it can only show whether the approach is practical and worth testing further, not whether it improves recovery. Some people may find the glasses uncomfortable or hard to use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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 9 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2027
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (≥ 18 years) with a verified stroke diagnosis at least six months ago * Sufficient cognitive ability MMES (mini mental state examination) ≥ 23 * Continued need for rehabilitation * Ability to walk at least 10 meters, with or without aids * Be able to read, understand and express themselves in the Swedish language. Exclusion Criteria: * • Serious vision problems that would affect the use of XR equipment * Other progressive or serious illness such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, dementia or cancer * People with epilepsy or pacemakers
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rehabilitation Unit, Torsby Hospital
Torsby, Värmland County, Sweden
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