Virtual reality and treadmill training for chronic stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if walking on a treadmill while using a special virtual reality headset can help people improve their walking after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago, can walk with some help, and live near Halifax.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- It has been at least 6 months since your stroke
- You live within 50 km of Halifax, Nova Scotia
- You can walk with supervision or on your own
- You can do light to moderate exercise for at least 15 minutes
- You are not prone to motion sickness and weigh less than 264 lbs
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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