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Virtual reality and brain zaps aim to restore arm movement in stroke survivors

NCT ID NCT06911671

Symptom relief Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a virtual reality system that helps move a virtual hand using muscle signals, combined with mild brain stimulation, can improve arm function in stroke survivors. 45 people who had a mild to moderate stroke will try this approach. The goal is to see if this combination can retrain the brain and muscles to work better together.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality interface and cerebellar transcranial magnetic stimulation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to help stroke survivors regain arm function and improve daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 people. The approach is complex and may not work for everyone. There is a small risk of discomfort or seizures from brain stimulation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 45 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * First ever ischemic stroke with mild to moderate motor impairment of upper limb; * Left or right sub-cortical or cortical lesion of the middle cerebral artery; * Age\>18, \<80 years; * No visuospatial, cognitive, or attention deficits; * Fugl-Meyer score\<56. Exclusion Criteria: * History of seizures; * Treatment with Benzodiazepines, Baclofen; * Pregnancy status; * Intracranial metal implant; * Cardiac pace-maker; * Orthopedic upper limb limitation; * Upper limb pain; * Patients with neurological diseases beyond stroke or with neuropsychiatric disorders or with neuropsychological disorders that could potentially compromise informed consent or compliance during the study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke myocardial infarction stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Stroke Stroke, cardiovascular

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation

    RECRUITING

    Roma, Rome, 00179, Italy

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