Virtual reality for walking rehab after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether virtual reality (an immersive computer game) can help improve your walking after a stroke. You will use a VR headset while walking on a treadmill to make rehab more engaging and effective.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 74 years old.
- Your first-ever stroke happened between 1 week and 6 months ago.
- You can walk on your own (with or without a cane or walker) for at least 1 minute at a slow to medium pace.
- Your thinking and memory are mostly intact (only mildly affected if at all).
- You do not have other serious health problems that affect your walking or vision.
- Your doctor has cleared you for exercise.
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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