Stroke Nervous System Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
An immersive virtual reality (VR) platform that is designed to encourage high-dose upper-limb training via fun and motivational games (NeuroVirt).
Participants are given NeuroVirt to
Sponsors
University of East Anglia
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with a stroke (ischaemic or haemorrhagic) at least 3-months previously; 2. Have at least a little motion of the upper limb impairment but not have full dexterity i.e. be able to lift their arm from their lap and place on a table in front of them but not be able to stack 5 £1 coins. 3. Can navigate the NeuroVirt device independently following a trial during the first day with a researcher present 4. Can demonstrate wearing the NeuroVirt device independently at the first trial day OR has a family member/carer on a daily basis that can help with wearing the device at the patient’s home independently. 5. Has at least a weak Wifi connection at their home
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Other neurological diagnoses; 2. Communication, cognitive and language deficits such that they are unable to follow a one stage command and give informed consent. 3. Frozen shoulder or other impairments affecting the movement of their arm such as arthritis. 4. Any episode of photosensitive epilepsy within the last 12 months 5. Refuse to consent to GP being contacted
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Technical issues including backend stability, average wi-fi connection stability, stability on rendered frames per second and number of times participant removes headset during the session at 6 weeks measured using the NeuroVirt headset. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Duration of rehabilitation material measured by length of time to complete each level of game at 6 weeks. 2. Useability and acceptability via interviews at 6 weeks 3. Adverse events at 6 weeks | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed