Plain-English translation of NCT06275516 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Stroke research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether multisensory stimulation virtual reality—a type of immersive computer program that engages your senses while you exercise—combined with treadmill training can help stroke patients improve their movement, balance, walking, and thinking skills better than treadmill training alone. Half of the participants will do treadmill walking with the virtual reality experience, and the other half will do treadmill walking without it. The goal is to see if adding this engaging sensory experience makes rehabilitation more effective.
After a stroke, many patients struggle to regain normal movement, balance, and thinking abilities. While treadmill training can help, researchers want to know if adding interactive virtual reality—which might be more engaging and stimulating for the brain—could lead to better recovery outcomes.
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If you join this study, you'll first undergo screening and assessment visits where doctors will evaluate your movement, balance, memory, mood, and daily activities. Then you'll complete 30 days of training—either treadmill walking with virtual reality or treadmill walking alone—for 20 minutes per day. Throughout the study, doctors will repeat some of the same tests to measure any improvements in your movement, walking, thinking, and emotional well-being. The entire process takes several weeks from start to finish.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Sponsor
First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
March 2024
Primary completion
June 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Dingqun Bai
First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
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