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Behavioral Intervention

Virtual Reality Training for Stroke Recovery

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Recruiting

Led By Mukul Mukherjee, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Nebraska

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Diagnosed with supratentorial ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke

Ability to stand unsupported without an assistive device

Must not have

Hip fracture

Recurrent stroke

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 1 day

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trialaims to help stroke survivors improve walking asymmetry with virtual reality training. We'll see if they can better sense asymmetry and if that helps them learn a new task.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 21 who had a single stroke more than 3 months ago, can walk 10 meters without help, stand without support, and follow instructions (with a specific mental exam score). It's not for those with recurrent strokes, hip fractures, recent heart attacks, poor vision that isn't corrected to at least 20/40 or other conditions affecting walking like Parkinson's.

What is being tested?

The study tests if virtual reality can improve walking symmetry in stroke survivors. Participants will learn new walking tasks using VR technology. The research also examines the relationship between learning these tasks and the ability to perceive their own asymmetry accurately.

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly listed in the provided information, potential side effects may include dizziness or nausea due to VR use; however individual experiences may vary.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have had a stroke in the upper part of my brain.

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I can stand on my own without help or devices.

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I can walk 10 meters by myself.

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I can follow instructions well (passed a mental ability test).

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I have had one stroke on one side of my brain.

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I am over 21 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have had a hip fracture.

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I have had more than one stroke.

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I have had a heart attack.

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I do not have any health issues that would stop me from walking properly.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 1 day

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~1 day

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 day for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Step-length Symmetry Index

Step-time Symmetry Index

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

4Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Stroke Symmetric VRExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

In this experimental arm, stroke survivors who walk symmetrically will walk on a split-belt treadmill in a VR - virtual reality environment.

Group II: Stroke Asymmetric VRExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

In this experimental arm, stroke survivors who walk asymmetrically will walk on a split-belt treadmill in a VR - virtual reality environment.

Group III: Stroke Symmetric Non-VRActive Control1 Intervention

In this control arm, stroke survivors who walk symmetrically will walk on a split-belt treadmill in a non-virtual reality environment.

Group IV: Stroke Asymmetric Non-VRActive Control1 Intervention

In this control arm, stroke survivors who walk asymmetrically will walk on a split-belt treadmill in a non-virtual reality environment.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of NebraskaLead Sponsor

555 Previous Clinical Trials

1,145,264 Total Patients Enrolled

2 Trials studying Stroke

204 Patients Enrolled for Stroke

Mukul Mukherjee, PhD5.07 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska

5Patient Review

In comparison to Dr. Sorrell, his replacement was unfortunately a great disappointment. But, Dr. Mukherjee at CHI/CUMC has been an excellent physician in every way — I couldn't ask for more.