Virtual reality boosts stroke recovery? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07609966
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding immersive virtual reality (VR) to standard physical therapy helps people who recently had a stroke regain arm movement and improve quality of life. Researchers will also look at blood markers and genes that might predict recovery. About 120 adults with arm weakness after a stroke will take part and be followed for one year.
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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 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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
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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: Diagnosis of ischemic stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage. Age \> 18 years. \< 7 days between stroke onset and inclusion in the study. Impairment of mobility in the right or left upper limb due to stroke. After hospital discharge, patients continue an intensive conventional rehabilitation (ICR) program at their referral rehabilitation center (MUTUAM). Ability to understand and sign the study informed consent form (ICF) and the IDIBGI Biobank informed consent form. \- Exclusion Criteria: Previous upper limb disability (neurological or non-neurological cause). Previous dementia or any disease with a life expectancy of less than 1 year. Language comprehension difficulties. Difficulty remembering exercise instructions. History of photosensitive epilepsy. \-
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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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Hospital Dr Josep Trueta
RECRUITINGGirona, Spain
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