RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06401564

Virtual Reality Based Rehabilitation After Ischemic Stroke

Improving Functional and Cognitive Outcomes After Ischemic Stroke Using Virtual Reality Based Rehabilitation

Sponsor

Stony Brook University

Enrollment

15 participants

Start Date

Apr 17, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Ischemic Stroke

Summary

Use the template below as a guide to write a brief study description in plain language. Tailor the text that appears in brackets and yellow to your research study. To finalize, delete the text in italics. The goal of this single-arm study is to explore the use of early virtual reality-based rehabilitation as an adjunct to conventional physical/occupational therapy in adult patients with acute ischemic stroke. The main question it aims to answer is: Feasibility and tolerability of using immersive Virtual Reality technology-based therapy for patients suffering from acute ischemic stroke in an inpatient hospital setting Participants will receive 1 or 2 virtual reality therapy sessions and complete surveys at the end of each session.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Age > 18
MRI or CT imaging confirmed ischemic stroke
Able to follow multistep commands

Exclusion Criteria6

Plegia in both arms
Previous reported history of vertigo or inner ear dysfunction
Patients with epilepsy
Patients who cannot begin therapy during admission
Patients who are pregnant
Patients with a pre-existing condition that interferes with virtual reality usage (e.g., visual impairment, limitation of either upper extremity or neck).

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Interventions

DEVICEVirtual Reality Therapy

Each participant will receive one or two 20 minute VR sessions during their admission. Participants are able to pause or discontinue at any time. During each VR session, participants will use the REAL Immersive VR system and be equipped with a VR headset and 6 sensors attached to the torso, waist, and upper extremities. Patient will then undergo various virtual challenges guided by the physical or occupational therapist facilitating movements of the upper extremity, core, head, and neck.