An interventional study of Virtual reality-based interactive rehabilitation and bedside rehabilitation in Acute Ischemic Stroke, sponsored by Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH). Recruiting at 1 site in Taiwan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 85 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-29.
Sponsored by Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH) · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
This interventional study evaluates the impact of early virtual rehabilitation, starting 24 hours post-diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke, on upper limb strength, cognitive status, and self-efficacy. The goal is to establish more effective rehabilitation protocols for acute ischemic stroke patients and to boost their motivation to participate in training.
Project Title:
Effectiveness of Early Intervention Using a Virtual Reality Motion-Sensing Rehabilitation System on Improving Upper Limb Muscle Strength, Cognitive Status, and Self-Efficacy in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
I. Project Description This study is divided into two groups: the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group will utilize a Virtual Reality (VR) motion-sensing rehabilitation APP, while the control group will receive traditional rehabilitation. The study aims to verify the outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of early rehabilitation intervention using the VR motion-sensing APP in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
The planned sample size is 50 participants for the experimental group and 50 participants for the traditional rehabilitation group, totaling 100 participants. The recruitment sites are the Neurology Wards and the Stroke and Neurointensive Care Unit (SNICU) of Tri-Service General Hospital. The total duration of the study, including data analysis, is approximately one year.
II. Research Objectives Current research on rehabilitation training for patients after acute ischemic stroke predominantly focuses on the period from the post-acute phase up to six months. The primary objective of this study is to explore the effects of providing early virtual rehabilitation intervention-initiated 24 hours after a confirmed diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke-on the improvement of upper limb muscle strength, cognitive status, and the enhancement of patients' self-efficacy. By investigating these objectives, the study aims to provide a more effective method for early rehabilitation intervention during the acute phase of ischemic stroke and to boost patients' motivation for rehabilitation training.
2,612 studies on the registry are indexed under Ischemic Stroke; 971 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 100 is below the median of 120 across 1,776 interventional studies indexed under Ischemic Stroke.
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Exclusion Criteria:
virtual reality-based interactive rehabilitation
Device: Virtual reality-based interactive rehabilitation
traditional bedside rehabilitation.
Behavioral: bedside rehabilitation
Virtual reality
traditional bedside rehabilitation
upper limbs function
FMA-UE
Time frame: 7days later
cognitive status
SLUME
Time frame: 7days later
Change in Self-Efficacy for Exercise (SEE) Scale Score
Self-efficacy will be assessed using the Self-Efficacy for Exercise (SEE) Scale. The SEE is a 10-item questionnaire that evaluates participants' confidence in their ability to continue exercising under various circumstances. Total scores range from 10 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater exercise self-efficacy.
Time frame: Baseline and 7 days after intervention
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Plan to share: Undecided — The study is currently in progress. Once the results are finalized, they will be shared.
Started Mar 2025 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Oct 2026, 18 months after the start.
Of 572 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Ischemic Stroke, half reached primary completion within 28 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 14 and three quarters within 48. This study's planned 18 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 653 studies reached it within 27 months; a quarter within 14 and three quarters within 48.
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