Virtual reality for thinking skills after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether immersive virtual reality can help improve thinking and memory problems after a recent stroke. It is designed for people who have mild to moderate cognitive issues and are already scheduled for occupational therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You had a stroke of any kind less than 3 months ago
- You have mild to moderate problems with memory, attention, or other thinking skills after the stroke
- You score lower than 24 on the MoCA test (a short thinking skills quiz)
- You can see well enough to use a VR headset without glasses that don't fit
- You do not have severe aphasia (trouble understanding or speaking that prevents taking the MoCA test)
- You do not have severe mental health conditions (like psychosis or feeling disconnected from reality)
- You have enough arm strength and trunk control to use a VR system
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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