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Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Improving Upper Limb Function in Critically Ill Patients

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens
NCT07901855 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Millions of people are hospitalized every year in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) with severe health conditions due to various causes and categories of diseases, such as stroke, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), polytrauma, sepsis, and others. In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase in survival rates among patients from all diagnostic categories admitted to the ICU. However, the stay of critically ill patients in the ICU is associated with a significant reduction in physical activity, even in cases where patients can participate in an active, voluntary rehabilitation program. This prolonged immobility has been linked to the development of Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness (ICU-AW) and a decline in health-related quality of life (HRQOL). During the performance of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), eye-hand coordination plays a crucial role. It depends on the integration of mu

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Critically ill patients * From all diagnostic categories * Age 18 years or older * Stabel clinical condition * Presence of upper limb weakness * ICU stay at least 10 days * Regardless of educational level * Provision of written consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed intellectual disability IQ≤70 * Pre-existing cognitive impairment * Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) \< 12 * Visual impairments or need for visual aids * ICU delirium (CAM-ICU positive) * Inability to control head movements * Nausea * Paralysis of both upper limbs * Reduced communication ability * Recent or current epileptic seizure * Acute, active psychiatric symptoms * Cranial bone defect/fracture/pressure ulcer/surgical head wound * Age \< 18 * History of vertigo or other vestibular disorders * Participation in another research protocol * ICU stay \<10 days * Death
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What it tests

  • Conventional Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
  • Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Training
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Where

1 site
Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens
Athens, Greece
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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