This trial is enrolling 45 participants with spinal cord injury to test the effect of virtual reality (VR)-based dual-task training (includes cognitive and motor tasks) with and without motor imagery. VR is a computer generated experience of visual displays that simulate the real world by way of head-mounted displays such as smart-glasses. Motor imagery refers to mentally visualizing oneself performing a movement without physically executing it, which can activate brain regions involved in the actual movement. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) VR-based dual-task training with motor imagery (e.g., while visualizing themselves standing and walking); (2) VR-based dual-task training without motor imagery; or (3) a control group receiving only upper extremity strengthening. All groups will complete 12 sessions over 6 weeks. Final testing will be performed after 6 weeks.
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- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) virtual reality (VR)-based dual-task training with motor imagery (i.e., while visualizing themselves standing and walking), (2) VR-based dual-task training without motor imagery, or (3) a control group receiving only upper extremity strengthening. - VR is a computer generated experience of visual displays that are similar to the real world, through head-mounted displays such as smart-glasses. - Motor imagery refers to mentally visualizing oneself performing a movement without physically executing it, which can activate similar brain regions involved in actual movement. - All groups will complete 12 sessions over 6 weeks. - Final testing will be performed after 6 weeks.
Main benefits
General health
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Pain
Sensory function
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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