Virtual reality vs. Frenkel's exercises for stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares virtual reality (VR) exercises to traditional Frenkel's exercises to see which helps stroke survivors improve balance and movement. You might benefit if you've had an ischemic stroke and haven't tried VR rehab before.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 65 years old.
- You have had an ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blood clot) and are in the subacute phase (within a few weeks to months after the stroke).
- You have not used virtual reality (VR) for rehabilitation before.
- You have no serious mental health issues or behavioral problems.
- You do not have conditions that affect vision, hearing, balance, or recent serious health events like a heart attack or leg blood clot.
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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