This project will build and test the first rehabilitation system employing virtual reality (VR)-based observation, motor imagery and execution to treat lower-limb neuropathic pain and motor dysfunction in participants with an incomplete spinal cord injury or another neurological disorder, eg. stroke: iCTuS-L (Interactive Computer-based Therapy System for legs). Patients using the system will control virtual representations of their legs to engage in entertaining gaming interactions.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
79
Curt, Armin, MD
Zurich, Switzerland
Sensorimotor Assessment
Questionnaire assessing distinct pain qualities associated with neuropathic pain, structured pain interview, questionnaire for assessing patients diagnosed as depressed and detects depression among the normal population, transcutaneous electrical stimulation of superficial nerves, information about the motor level of the lesion, the sensory levels of the lesion (light touch and pin prick), questionnaire assessing activities of daily life and independence in subjects with spinal cord lesion, walking aids and/or personal assistance, examining gait speed, transcranial magnetic stimulation
Time frame: 16 weeks
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