Virtual or augmented reality for walking after a stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if using augmented reality or virtual reality during physical therapy can help improve walking in people who have weakness on one side of the body after a stroke.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke that caused weakness on one side of your body (hemiplegia).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can walk with some help or on your own (even if you use a cane or walker).
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems.
- You have not had a recent stroke or received Botox injections in your leg in the last 6 months.
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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