Video games help burn patients walk and move again
NCT ID NCT07183943
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether playing virtual reality games could help people with arm burns recover movement and reduce fear of using their injured arm. 150 adults with upper limb burns took part. The approach used fun, interactive exercises to improve walking and arm function.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- 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 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of unilateral upper extremity burn injury * must be able to walk independently * Agreeing to participate voluntarily in the study * 18-65 years of age * the ability to accurately express the level of pain that prevents cognitive, affective and verbal communication Exclusion Criteria: * Walking with assist device * Having a visual deficits * Having an orthopedic problems that affect gait * Having a neurological disorders * Having a musculoskeletal disorders that affect gait * Having an undergone orthopedic surgery
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University
Cairo, 11311, Egypt
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