VR therapy for stroke pain: a feasibility study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help people with chronic pain after a stroke. It looks at how feasible and acceptable VR-based therapy is for managing this type of pain.
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Who can take part
- You have ongoing pain caused by your stroke (called central post-stroke pain).
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are comfortable using a computer and the internet.
- You are willing to follow the study's schedule and activities.
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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