Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT06495450

Using Omnidirectional Virtual Reality and Treadmill Training for Chronic Stroke

Led by Nova Scotia Health Authority · Updated on 2025-12-16

30

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

70 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

N

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Lead Sponsor

B

Brain Canada

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The primary objective of this pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to test the feasibility (consent rate, retention rate, participant burden, adherence, technical issues, safety) and usability (system usability scale, SUS) of Omnidirectional treadmill Virtual Reality training (omni-VR) among chronic stroke survivors. Our secondary objective is to (1) estimate the extent to which cognition, brain activation during a dual task activity, walking ability, and dynamic balance change after 3 months of training among intervention participants (omni-VR) and traditional exercise controls, and (2) estimate the extent to which health-related quality of life and motivation co-evolve with our secondary outcomes. Researchers will compare the intervention group and control group to evaluate the impact of omni-VR on cognition and physical function among stroke survivors. Participants will: * undergo a 45-minute training session 3 times per week for 12 weeks * intervention group: omni-VR * control group: traditional exercise program (strengthening and walking activities)

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Using Omnidirectional Virtual Reality and Treadmill Training for Chronic Stroke

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Age 18 years or older
  • Stroke occurred 6 months ago or more (confirmed by chart review)
  • Living within 50 km of Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Functional Ambulation Category of 3 or greater, able to walk with supervision or independently
  • Ability to perform low to moderate intensity aerobic or strengthening exercise for at least 15 minutes
  • No uncorrected visual problems or spatial neglect
  • No cardiovascular, orthopedic, or neurological diseases other than stroke affecting walking or balance
  • Ability to follow simple instructions
  • Score below 27 on the adapted Motion Sickness Susceptibility Scale-Short, indicating moderate or less susceptibility to motion sickness
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Unstable serious medical condition
  • Resting blood pressure higher than 180/100 mmHg
  • History of abnormal untreated heart rhythm
  • Pregnancy
  • Condition limiting ability to complete or tolerate exercises without major modifications (e.g., chronic low back pain)
  • Serious comorbid condition affecting participation (e.g., active cancer, severe heart disease)
  • Severe hearing or speech loss that prevents use of virtual reality
  • Weight over 264 pounds (limit for Virtualizer Elite 2 treadmill)
  • Participating in another formal lower limb exercise program more than 1 day per week
  • History of QT prolongation or current use of drugs that prolong QT interval

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Nova Scotia Rehabilitation & Arthritis Centre

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4K4

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Research Team

A

Adria Quigley, PhD

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

SINGLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

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