Patients with myelopathy
Conditions
Interventions
Device used:Sony PlayStation VR2 VR headset PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers (Left/Right) with straps Patients with myelopathy scheduled for spinal surgery will undergo additional motor function
Sponsors
Gunma University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Myelopathy group 1). Aged between 20 and 85 years, regardless of sex 2). Diagnosed with a spinal cord or spinal column disorder and scheduled to undergo surgical treatment 3). Able to participate in VR-based assessments and rehabilitation (i.e., capable of maintaining a seated position and performing required movements) 4). Provided written informed consent for participation in this study Healthy volunteers group 1). Aged between 20 and 85 years, regardless of sex 2). No history of spinal cord or spinal column disorders 3). No impairments in motor function of the upper or lower extremities 4). Able to participate in VR-based assessments and rehabilitation (e.g., capable of maintaining a seated position and performing the required movements) 5). Provided written informed consent for participation in this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1). Individuals with visual impairments 2). Individuals with hearing impairments 3). Individuals who are pregnant or suspected to be pregnant 4). Individuals deemed unsuitable for participation in the study by the investigator for medical or other reasons
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Correlation between conventional motor function assessments and virtual reality (VR)-based evaluations at baseline (preoperative) and one year after surgery. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactAkira Honda
Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery
Outcome results
None listed