Virtual reality for arm recovery and brain changes after a stroke
Tests virtual reality for arm recovery in people shortly after a stroke.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effect of Virtual Reality on Cortical Reorganization and Upper Extremity Functional Recovery in Patients With Subacute Stroke
Key facts
- Where
- Cairo, EgyptSee the site
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 50 and 65 years old?
Source: NCT07520253, who can take part
Where in Egypt
- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, EgyptCairo, EgyptNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Cairo University
- Trial code
- NCT07520253
- Record updated
- 9 April 2026
- Original description
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Effect Of Virtual Reality On Cortical Reorganization And Upper Extremity Functional Recovery In Patients With Subacute Stroke
The purposes of the study are:
1. To investigate the effect of virtual reality in patients with subacute stage of Stroke on cortical reorganization. 2. To investigate the effect of virtual reality in patients with subacute stage of Stroke on upper extremity functional recovery.
Inclusion: • Age ranges from 50 to 65 years; Both sexes (male and female); First stroke ever (ischemic or hemorrhagic) within the last three months; Clinical diagnosis of subacute stroke confirmed by neuroimaging (CT / MRI); Hemiparetic shoulder power more than three according to Medical Research Council Scale (MRC) (James, 2007); Patients who are able to manipulate the Wii remote control; Muscle tone grade 1 to 1+ (Mild to Moderate) spasticity for shoulder joint according to Modified Ashworth Scale (Meseguer et al., 2018); Participants are in normal cognitive and psychological status according to Montreal Cognitive Assessment screening (Hawkins et al., 2014).
Exclusion: • Patients having severe arm or shoulder pain or symptomatic shoulder sublaxation; Contractures or shoulder deformities; Patients who have previous experience in using Wii; Patients with problems that may interfere with using Wii suchas epilepsy, visual impairments, apraxia and/or spatial neglect.