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Hybrid VR and Nerve Stimulation Doubles Stroke Recovery

Source: Neuroscience News • Published: 26 Jun 2026, 18:16

Hybrid VR and Nerve Stimulation Doubles Stroke Recovery

Post-stroke rehabilitation takes center stage in this upbeat feature on an experimental platform pairing immersive virtual reality with peripheral nerve stimulation.

Key Takeaways
  • Trial enrolled 34 chronic stroke patients who completed twelve sessions over three weeks
  • Participants using the hybrid therapy showed nearly twice the FMA-UE improvement versus controls
  • Hybrid intervention also improved Action Research Arm Test scores for everyday arm use
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