Executive Functions Computerized Rehabilitation Using Virtual Reality to Improve Activities of Daily Living Post-stroke

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, TOULOUSE · Apr 20, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a special computer program, called COVIRTUA Cognition, can help people who have had a stroke improve their everyday activities. The focus is on patients who have trouble with their thinking and decision-making skills, which can happen after a stroke. Researchers will use a virtual reality environment to help train these skills and will measure how well participants can complete daily tasks over three months.

To join the study, participants need to be over 18 years old, have experienced a stroke at least six months ago, and have a caregiver to support them. They should also be able to understand French and provide informed consent. However, individuals with certain health issues or those currently in other rehabilitation programs won’t be eligible. If you or someone you know is interested, this trial offers a chance to explore new ways to regain independence after a stroke.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Vascular brain injury (stroke), in chronic phase (6 months or more after stroke), responsible for dysexecutive syndrome authenticated by the GREFEX/GRECO battery (Executive Function Evaluation Reflection Group)
• • Men and women over the age of 18
• • Presence of a caregiver
• • Social Security affiliation
• • Signing free and informed consent following clear and detailed information
• • Sufficient understanding of the French language to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant women (clinical examination)
• • Alcohol and/or narcotics addiction
• • Major hearing deficit
• • Major visual deficit
• • Neurological pathology other than stroke or psychiatric disorder
• • Unstable epilepsy
• • Patient undergoing rehabilitation at a liberal therapist targeting executive functions during study time
• • Patient under safeguard of justice.
• • Patient simultaneously participating in another research study