Comparing Brain Cortical Activity in Real and Immersive Virtual Reality Manual Dexterity Tasks

With advances in technology, virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used in various fields, including rehabilitation, motor learning, and neuroscience. Its ability to provide controlled, immersive, and interactive environments makes it a valuable tool for training and assessment. However, despite its growing adoption, limited evidence exists on how cortical activation in VR compares to real-world conditions. Moreover, brain cortical activity during motor tasks, such as manual dexterity tasks, remains underexplored. This study aims to compare brain cortical activity in real and immersive virtual reality settings during a manual dexterity task. Secondary objectives include: * Examining the relationship between brain cortical activity and kinematics in both conditions. * Comparing brain cortical activity between hand-tracking and controller-based interactions.

NCT Number	NCT06897332
Lead Sponsor	Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain Collaborators: Université Catholique de Louvain
Conditions	Brain, Virtual Reality, EEG, fNIRS, Manual Dexterity
Enrollment	12 participants
Start Date	2025-03-20
Primary Completion	2025-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-03-26