Investigating the Feasibility of Combining Virtual Reality and Bilateral Transcranial Direct Stimulation to Improve Upper Limb Recovery in Patients With Stroke
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Stroke
Paresis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- King Saud University · Other
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About This Trial
Following a stroke, the function of the distal upper limb, especially hand and finger movements, is often severely compromised, significantly restricting the ability to carry out daily activities. It is estimated that 55-75% of stroke survivors suffer from motor dysfunction, with upper limb impairments affecting up to 85% of them (Tang et al., 2024). Current rehabilitation approaches, while benefi…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1- Adult participants (over 18 years of age) (Elsner et al., 2020).
2- Patients with a unilateral cerebral infarction or haemorrhage who are at least three months post-stroke (Muller et al., 2021).
3- Adequate mental status confirmed by an MMSE (Arabic version) should be ≥24 (K…
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