SYDNEY — Australian stroke patients will try out Nintendo Wii applications as part of their rehabilitation treatment, neuroscience researchers say.

The two-week trial, which will be run by Neuroscience Research Australia, will take place early next year and involve 50 patients living in rural New South Wales who have stroke-affected hands and arms.

"Studies at Neuroscience Research Australia show that this form of therapy can significantly improve movement after only two weeks," lead researcher Penelope McNulty said.