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Tests treatment safety and results for Stroke Rehabilitaion
Official title Investigating the Efficacy of Combining Virtual Reality-Based Mirror Therapy (VRMT) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) to Improve Upper Limb Recovery in Patients with Stroke
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06764797
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study will investigate whether combining virtual reality-based mirror therapy (VRMT) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) alongside conventional physical therapy (CPT) will significantly improve hand function for patients with stroke compared to using VRMT or tDCS alone.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- At least 18 years old.
- Stroke patients with unilateral cerebral infarction or hemorrhage, more than three months following the stroke.
- Adequate cognitive ability to follow instructions (The Arabic version of the Mini-Mental State Examination scores \> 24).
- Modified Ashworth scale score \< 3.
- Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) score of 10-58 indicating moderate-to-severe arm impairment.
You likely can't join if
- visual impairment and field defect or hemi-sensory inattention and unilateral neglect.
- Wernicke's aphasia, or global aphasia, leads to difficulty following instructions.
- Any contraindication to NIBS.
- Other neurological conditions or participation in another study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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