Immersive Care - Virtual Mirror Therapy
Launched by THOMAS MORE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES · Oct 16, 2020
Trial Information
Current as of July 01, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Although immersive technologies have great potential in healthcare, they are still relatively unknown and underutilized in this field. In this study a new virtual reality (VR) application will be implemented and tested in two groups of stroke patients (10 acute phase/10 chronic phase). In an attempt to reactivate the affected upper limb in stroke patients, therapists often use mirror therapy. Using a mirror, the movement of a paralyzed limb is feigned in order to reprogram the brain. A patient performs exercises with the healthy limb, but through the mirror the patient seems to use the affe...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Stroke patients in the subacute or chronic phase, aged between 18 and 85 years old with a normal functioning upper limb on the unaffected side and a reduced use and / or weakness and / or paralysis of the upper limb on the affected side
- • Ability to sit on a chair or in a wheelchair with adequate trunk stability so that the unaffected upper limb can move freely
- • Ability to follow verbal instructions
- • Ability to communicate verbally with the researchers
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Stroke patients in acute phase
- • Severe medical conditions that interfere with the proper execution of the research
- • Patients who are medically unstable
- • Cognitive disorders which may complicate the research or make it impossible
- • Speaking disorders (aphasia, dysarthria) which may complicate the proper execution of the research and the communication of important verbal information
- • Visual disorders which complicate carrying out ADL activities or make it impossible
- • Known allergies to any of the materials of the VR headset
- • Epilepsy
- • Extreme sensitivity to motion sickness
- • Specific anxiety disorders that hinder the use of the VR headset such as claustrophobia
- • Skin diseases or lesions in the contact area of the VR headset
About Thomas More University Of Applied Sciences
Thomas More University of Applied Sciences is a leading educational institution in Belgium, dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence in applied research and professional education. With a strong emphasis on collaboration between academia and industry, the university engages in a variety of clinical trials aimed at advancing healthcare practices and improving patient outcomes. Its multidisciplinary approach leverages expertise from diverse fields, ensuring that research initiatives are both relevant and impactful. By prioritizing ethical standards and rigorous methodologies, Thomas More University of Applied Sciences is committed to contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and the development of effective healthcare solutions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Edegem, Antwerpen, Belgium
Herentals, Antwerpen, Belgium
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Sylvie Bernaerts, PhD
Principal Investigator
Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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