Virtual reality for emotional and behavioral issues after brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether virtual reality with extra sensory stimulation can help reduce emotional or behavioral problems in people who have had a brain injury and live in a nursing home. The goal is to see if it improves their quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You have had a stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, or lack of oxygen to the brain for more than 3 years.
- You have been living in a nursing home for at least 6 months.
- You have had emotional or behavioral issues for at least 3 months.
- You are able to understand simple instructions and answer questions using a scale (like rating from 1 to 5).
- You have normal vision (or wear glasses/contacts) and no problems using virtual reality equipment.
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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