NCT07386314

Brief Summary

The overall objective of the study is to compare upper limb cognitive and motor rehabilitation programs delivered via tele-rehabilitation and in-person, in order to evaluate their overall impact on the rehabilitation process of subjects with GCA outcomes at the end of the subacute phase.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
62

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
6mo left

Started Feb 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
not yet recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress44%
Feb 2026Nov 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 19, 2026

Completed
13 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2026

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 4, 2026

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 30, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 30, 2026

Last Updated

February 4, 2026

Status Verified

January 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

January 19, 2026

Last Update Submit

January 27, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

Brain Injurytele-rehabilitationmotorcognitive

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Brief Neuropshychological Examination

    Pre-intervetion and immediately after 8 weeks of intervention

  • Flug Meyer Upper Extremity Scale

    Pre-intervetion and immediately after 8 weeks of intervention

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • System Usability Scale

    Pre-intervetion and immediately after 8 weeks of intervention

  • Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 Total scores range from 8 to 32, with the higher number indicating greater satisfaction

    Pre-intervetion and immediately after 8 weeks of intervention

Study Arms (2)

Group Presence (GP)

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients in the in-person treatment group (GP) will undergo 50-minute sessions, three times a week, for a total of eight weeks using VRRS virtual reality systems (Khymeia, Padua, Italy), certified Class A medical devices.

Device: Group Presence

Group Tele-Rehabilitation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The telerehabilitation treatment group (GT) will receive a similar motor and cognitive treatment program at home using the VRRS HomeKit device (Khymeia, Padua, Italy), another certified Class 1 medical device.

Device: Tele-rehabilitation

Interventions

The telerehabilitation treatment group (GT) will receive a similar motor and cognitive treatment program at home using the VRRS HomeKit device (Khymeia, Padua, Italy), another certified Class 1 medical device.

Group Tele-Rehabilitation

Patients in the in-person treatment group (GP) will undergo 50-minute sessions, three times a week, for a total of eight weeks using VRRS virtual reality systems (Khymeia, Padua, Italy), certified Class 1 medical devices. The first four weeks of treatment will be conducted with VRRS EVO, while the following four weeks will be conducted with VRRS Physio, with exercises designed to improve various cognitive and motor domains of the upper limb.

Group Presence (GP)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Outcome of Severe Acquired Brain Injury (GAI) of various etiologies;
  • Age between 18 and 75 years
  • Level of Cognitive Functioning (LCF) at discharge from the hospital ward \>= 6;
  • One or more neuropsychological deficits in the areas of attention, memory, language, and executive functions;
  • Possible upper limb motor deficit;
  • Absence of general clinical complications that could interfere with rehabilitation treatment;
  • Cognitive and language functions sufficient to understand the instructions provided and give consent -

You may not qualify if:

  • Level of Cognitive Functioning (LCF) at discharge from hospitalization ward \< 6;
  • Presence of previous deficits in neuropsychological and motor functions prior to the acute event;
  • Vulnerable subjects or those in emergency situations
  • Failure to provide informed consent.
  • Pregnant or intending to become pregnant during the enrollment period -

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (3)

  • Maggio MG, Rizzo A, De Francesco M, Barbera M, Kamran M, De Luca R, Corallo F, Quartarone A, Calabro RS. What About the Differences in Body Representation and Body Image Between Stroke Patients and Healthy Controls? Psychological and Clinical Implications. Brain Behav. 2025 May;15(5):e70155. doi: 10.1002/brb3.70155.

    PMID: 40342223BACKGROUND
  • Maggio MG, Bonanno L, Rizzo A, Barbera M, Benenati A, Impellizzeri F, Corallo F, De Luca R, Quartarone A, Calabro RS. The role of virtual reality-based cognitive training in enhancing motivation and cognitive functions in individuals with chronic stroke. Sci Rep. 2025 Jul 12;15(1):25258. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-08173-1.

    PMID: 40652006BACKGROUND
  • De Luca R, Calderone A, Gangemi A, Rifici C, Bonanno M, Maggio MG, Cappadona I, Veneziani I, Ielo A, Corallo F, Quartarone A, Cardile D, Calabro RS. Is Virtual Reality Orientation Therapy Useful to Optimize Cognitive and Behavioral Functioning Following Severe Acquired Brain Injury? An Exploratory Study. Brain Sci. 2024 Apr 23;14(5):410. doi: 10.3390/brainsci14050410.

    PMID: 38790389BACKGROUND

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Brain Injuries

Interventions

Telerehabilitation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesCraniocerebral TraumaTrauma, Nervous SystemWounds and Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

RehabilitationAftercareContinuity of Patient CarePatient CareTherapeuticsHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and ServicesTelemedicineDelivery of Health CarePatient Care ManagementHealth Services Administration

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Head of rehabilitation department Versilia Hospital

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 19, 2026

First Posted

February 4, 2026

Study Start

February 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

November 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

November 30, 2026

Last Updated

February 4, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

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