Virtual reality training for balance after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if using virtual reality headset games can help improve your balance, walking, daily activities, and quality of life after a recent stroke. If you join, you will do special balance and walking exercises with virtual reality.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have weakness on one side of your body (called hemiplegia) from a stroke.
- Your thinking and memory (tested with a simple exam) score is above 10.
- You are not already getting other special balance or walking treatments like robot-assisted training.
- You can attend all treatment sessions and not miss three sessions in a row.
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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