Changes in QOL when communicative patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are trained to input text using a gaze input device

Changes in QOL when communicative patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are trained to input text using a gaze input device - Changes in QOL when communicative patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are trained to input text using a gaze input device

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000055051

Enrollment

Registered

2024-07-23

Start date

2024-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Interventions

1) Guide to the room where the training program will be conducted 2) Sit in front of a computer equipped with a gaze input device 3) Keep the distance between the patient&#39

s eyes and the computer screen 45 to 90 cm 4) Set up the equipment as follows: Carry out calibration by following the moving dots on the screen with your eyes. 5) Launch the document creation software

s A total of 200 characters of excerpts from fairy tales will be used. Training time will end as soon as 200 characters have been entered, but the maximum training time will be 60 minutes.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients over 18 years old.Patients who have been diagnosed with ALS or suspected ALS.Patients currently attending a neurology clinic.Patients whose medical condition has been determined by the attending neurologist to be eligible for a total of 5 intervention programs.Patients who wish to use a communication tool and can provide written consent.Can maintain independent sitting position for about 1 hour.Patients who can operate digital devices such as computers or smartphones.Patients who can communicate by text or voice.Patients without cognitive impairment (MMSE 23 points or higher or HDS-R 15 points or higher).Patients who can get cooperation from family etc.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who cannot input Romaji using a keyboard

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Subjective QOL evaluation (ALSAQ-40) of ALS patients will be conducted after character input training.Conducted every time after the completion of training, which is held once a month.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Subjective evaluation(VAS) of satisfaction and sense of accomplishment using gaze input device. Changes in character input speed of gaze input character device.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactHIROTO SHIMIZU

Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center Comprehensive patient support center

shiroto@dokkyomed.ac.jp048-965-1111

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026