Brain Activation Pattern Caused by Immersive Virtual Reality Pathfinding Task in Stroke Patients: an FNIRS Study

Launched by DINGQUN BAI · Nov 21, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how the brain responds to a special task using virtual reality in patients who have had a stroke. Researchers want to understand how these patients think and process information while doing a virtual pathfinding task, which involves navigating through a computer-generated environment. By observing brain activity during this task, the study aims to learn more about cognitive decline in stroke patients and how immersive experiences might help.

To participate in the trial, you must be between 18 and 80 years old and have had a stroke confirmed by brain imaging, like a CT or MRI scan. You should also be able to follow instructions and complete the tasks set by the researchers. Healthy individuals who meet similar age criteria and are not taking any medications may also be eligible. Participants will take part in the virtual reality task while their brain activity is monitored. It’s important to note that those with certain health issues, serious mental illnesses, or specific medical histories may not be able to participate. If you're interested, you will need to sign an informed consent form to confirm your willingness to join the study.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Stroke patients:
• • 1. Diagnosis of stroke confirmed by neuroimaging (CT or MRI)
• • 2. 18-80 years old
• • 3. Able to complete the cognitive task
• • 4. Able to follow instructions to complete the trial
• • 5. Patients who signed an informed consent form.
• Healthy Subjects:
• • 1. No abnormalities on cranial
• • 2. 18-80 years old
• • 3. Able to complete cognitive task
• • 4. Able to follow instructions to complete the trial
• • 5. not taking medications.
• • 6. Subjects who signed an informed consent form.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Stroke patients:
• • 1. Inability to tolerate the test due to organic diseases
• • 2. Serious mental illness that prevents them from cooperating with or tolerating the trial
• • 3. Pregnant or lactating women
• • 4. Had metal implants, a history of other neurological disorders, acute cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
• Healthy Subjects:
• • 1. Inability to tolerate the test due to organic diseases
• • 2. Serious mental illness that prevents them from cooperating with or tolerating the trial.
• • 3. Pregnant or lactating women
• • 4. Had metal implants, a history of other neurological disorders, acute cardiopulmonary dysfunction