Plain-English translation of NCT03869138 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This pilot study is testing whether using virtual reality dance games—specifically a commercially available game called 'Just Dance 3'—can help people who have had a stroke recover better physical function, balance, and thinking skills. Researchers want to see if this fun, game-based approach works better than traditional rehabilitation exercises for improving how well stroke survivors can move and participate in daily life.
Many stroke survivors struggle to regain movement and balance through standard rehabilitation, which can feel repetitive and unmotivating. This trial explores whether making recovery more engaging and enjoyable through dance and gaming might help people stick with therapy longer and achieve better results.
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If you join, you would play virtual reality dance games for 6 weeks. The schedule starts with 5 sessions per week for the first 2 weeks, then drops to 3 sessions per week for the next 2 weeks, and finally 2 sessions per week for the last 2 weeks—totaling 20 sessions. Each session involves dancing along to songs (starting with 10 songs and building up to 12–14) at different speeds, with breaks between sets. The study team will measure your movement, balance, thinking skills, and heart health before and after the program.
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