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Efficacy Comparison of Virtual Reality, Robotics, and Brain-Computer Interface Techniques for Upper Limb Rehabilitation Post-Stroke: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

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  • Ruichun Pang

  • Zhiyin Hu

  • Chongyang Luo

  • Zhongxu Liu

  • Shuna Zhang

  • September 9, 2026

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    This systematic review compared the effectiveness of virtual reality, robotics, and brain-computer interfaces for upper limb rehabilitation post-stroke.

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    The analysis included 25 RCTs with 1,145 stroke survivors, assessing interventions against conventional physical therapy.

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    Robotics-based interventions showed stronger evidence for improving upper-limb motor function compared to virtual reality and brain-computer interfaces.

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    ROT-CPT ranked first for the Modified Barthel Index, while VR-CPT ranked first for the Wolf Motor Function Test in secondary outcomes.

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    BCI-based interventions were represented by only one study, limiting the ability to draw reliable conclusions about their effectiveness.

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Comparative efficacy of virtual reality, robotics, and brain–computer interface interventions for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

  • by Ruichun Pang, Zhiyin Hu, Chongyang Luo, Zhongxu Liu, Shuna Zhang

  • September 9, 2026

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