Virtual reality and brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if using virtual reality along with mild brain stimulation can help improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke. It is for those who are at least three months past their stroke and have moderate arm weakness.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your stroke (from a clot or bleed) happened at least three months ago.
- You can understand and follow instructions (confirmed by a thinking test).
- Your arm muscle stiffness is not severe (score less than 3 on a standard test).
- Your arm movement difficulty is moderate (score between 29 and 58 on a specific arm function test).
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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