Virtual reality pathfinding study for stroke recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses a virtual reality pathfinding game to see how your brain activates after a stroke. It may help doctors understand how to improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have had a stroke that was confirmed by a brain scan (CT or MRI).
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You can follow instructions and complete a simple computer-based pathfinding task.
- You do not have metal implants in your body (like a pacemaker or surgical clips).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a serious mental illness that would make it hard to take part.
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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