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Robotics Plus VR in Improving Cognition
NCT03914313 · IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo · Updated 22 Jan 2020
- What is being tested
- Robotic Treatment plus VR
- For
- Cognition Disorders
- Kind of study
- Tests a treatment or device on volunteers. No drug phase (a device or procedure study).
- Who can join
- Ages 40 years to 75 years. About 90 people. The full rules are on the registry page.
- Where
- Italy
- When
- Starts or started 23 April 2019, ends 31 Dec 2019. Registered 16 April 2019.
- Results
- None posted yet.
In the researchers' words
Stroke can be classified as ischemic, i.e. due to the lack of blood flow, and haemorrhagic, caused by bleeding. Stroke results in focal signs and symptoms, with a devastating impact on a patient and his family. Although robotic rehabilitation is very useful in improving motor function, there is no a clear evidence on its role in improving cognitive abilities, which are often compromised in stroke patients. To this end, the investigators designed a randomized controlled experimental study on stroke patients, with the aim of evaluating the effects of robotic neurorehabilitation using Lokomat with and without virtual reality on cognitive functioning in stroke patients, compared to traditional therapy.
Sites
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino-Pulejo"Messina, Italy