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Investigating the Feasibility of Combining Virtual Reality and Bilateral Transcranial Direct Stimulation to Improve Upper Limb Recovery in Patients With Stroke
Led by King Saud University · Updated on 2025-12-30
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
56 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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King Saud University
Lead Sponsor
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King Saud Medical City
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Following a stroke, the function of the distal upper limb, especially hand and finger movements, is often severely compromised, significantly restricting the ability to carry out daily activities. It is estimated that 55-75% of stroke survivors suffer from motor dysfunction, with upper limb impairments affecting up to 85% of them (Tang et al., 2024). Current rehabilitation approaches, while beneficial, often produce limited gains in hand function, particularly in patients with chronic stroke. Virtual reality (VR) training has emerged as a promising tool in neurorehabilitation, providing repetitive, task-specific, and engaging practice environments that can promote motor learning (Cameirão et al., 2012). tDCS has also shown potential to enhance motor recovery when combined with motor practice (Kang et al., 2016). To date, no studies have directly compared the effectiveness of Bi-tDCS with VR for improving upper limb function after stroke.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Investigating the Feasibility of Combining Virtual Reality and Bilateral Transcranial Direct Stimulation to Improve Upper Limb Recovery in Patients With Stroke
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult participants (over 18 years of age)
- Patients with a unilateral cerebral infarction or haemorrhage who are at least three months post-stroke
- Adequate mental status confirmed by an MMSE (Arabic version) score of 24 or higher to ensure comprehension and ability to follow instructions
- Modified Ashworth scale score less than 3
- Fugl-Meyer assessment scores between 29 and 58, indicating moderate impairments
You will not qualify if you...
- Visual impairment and severe hemisensory neglect or inattention
- Difficulty following instructions due to aphasia
- Any medical condition that contraindicates the use of non-invasive brain stimulation
- History of neurological disorders unrelated to stroke or participation in another study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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King Fahad Medical City مدينه الملك فهد الطبيه, 6496 Makkah Al Mukarrama Road, الرياض, الرياض 12231
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Research Team
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Sarah Almhawas, PT
CONTACT
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Dr. Alaa M Albishi albishi, Associate Professor
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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