The aim of the study is to determine virtual reality (VR) impact during standard program of rehabilitation on emotional state of patients with aphasia.
Aim 1: To test the safety of virtual reality in a vulnerable population of patients with aphasia during rehabilitation. Participants will be alternately assigned to receiving a relaxation session in VR every working day during a standard course of rehabilitation. Aim 2: To test the preliminary efficacy of combining VR with the course of rehabilitation to promote emotional improvements in patients with aphasia.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Natural 360-degrees scenes from different locations in the world with or without interactions with animals in the virtual reality
Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center
Moscow, Russia
The absence of severe adverse reactions
Assessed by a self-reported form and physiological parameters
Time frame: From admission to discharge, up to 3 weeks
10 - Stroke Aphasic Depression Questionnaire (SADQH-10)
Scores range from 0 to 30 with lower scores denoting better outcomes.
Time frame: From admission to discharge, up to 3 weeks
Visual Analog Mood Scale (VAMS)
Scores range from 0 to 10 with lower scores denoting better outcomes.
Time frame: From admission to discharge, up to 3 weeks
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Scores range from 0 to 50 with lower scores denoting better outcomes.
Time frame: From admission to discharge, up to 3 weeks
Three-level European quality of life five-dimensional questionnaire
There are five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 3 levels: no problems, some problems, and extreme problems. Patients choice results into a 1-digit number that expresses the level selected for that dimension. The digits for the five dimensions can be combined into a 5-digit number that describe the health status.
Time frame: From admission to discharge, up to 3 weeks
Aphasic Depression Rating Scale (ADRS)
Scores range from 0 to 36 with lower scores denoting better outcomes.
Time frame: From admission to discharge, up to 3 weeks
Lüscher Color Test
Eight different colored cards are place in order of preference. The descriptive statements formed by Lüscher for each color were used to interpret the results.
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Time frame: From admission to discharge, up to 3 weeks