Virtual Reality Therapy on Dysphagia in Wallenberg Syndrome

Copka Sonpashan

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Wallenberg Syndrome

Treatments: Behavioral: Conventional dysphagia treatment; Device: Virtual Reality Therapy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06328569

VR Wallenberg Syndrome

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about on dysphagia in wallenberg syndrome. The main questions it aims to answer are:

the efficacy of Virtual Reality Therapy in the rehabilitation of patients with dysphagia in Wallenberg syndrome.

Participants received conventional dysphagia treatment and Virtual Reality Therapy once a day for 14 days. Researchers compared the control group to see the effect and mechanism of Virtual Reality Therapy.

Full description

Virtual Reality technology has revolutionized various fields, and its application in rehabilitation medicine is particularly noteworthy. Virtual Reality provides immersive environments that simulate real-life situations, making it an invaluable tool in the rehabilitation process.

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about on dysphagia in wallenberg syndrome. The main questions it aims to answer are:

the efficacy of Virtual Reality Therapy in the rehabilitation of patients with dysphagia in Wallenberg syndrome.

Participants received conventional dysphagia treatment and Virtual Reality Therapy once a day for 14 days. Researchers compared the control group to see the effect and mechanism of Virtual Reality Therapy.

Enrollment: 80 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• age more than 18, and right-handed;
• first onset, vital signs stable and conscious;
• the dysphagia confirmed by videofluoroscopic swallowing study;
• no cognitive impairment, the mini-mental state examination score: >17 for those with an illiterate education, >20 for those with an elementary education, and >24 for those with a secondary education and above;
• cranial integrity without craniotomy and/or craniectomy;
• patient and/or his/her relative agrees and signs written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

• combined ischemic foci at other sites;
• presence of organic swallowing dysfunction or pre-existing dysphagia due to Parkinson's disease, dementia, and others;
• severe cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, and renal insufficiency and vital organ failure;
• infected or broken skin on the head;
• poorly controlled epilepsy;
• poor patient compliance.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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80 participants in 2 patient groups

Virtual Reality group

Experimental group

Description:

conventional dysphagia treatment and Virtual Reality Therapy are provided

Treatment:

Behavioral: Conventional dysphagia treatment

Device: Virtual Reality Therapy

conventional dysphagia treatment group

Active Comparator group

Description:

conventional dysphagia treatment is provided

Treatment:

Behavioral: Conventional dysphagia treatment