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Purpose

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.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

  • 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).

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Virtual Reality Therapy
  • Device: Virtual 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.

Recruiting Locations

Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8121
Contact:
Christine Pol
631-444-9083
christiana.pol@stonybrookmedicine.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Stony Brook University

Study Contact

Christine Pol, PhD
(631) 444-9083
christiana.pol@stonybrookmedicine.edu

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