Gait Rehabilitation
Conditions
Keywords
Inpatient Rehabilitation, Augmented Reality, Gait Rehabilitation, Lower Extremity Function, Extended Reality, Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality
Brief summary
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of incorporating Extended Reality (XR) into the treatment of patients undergoing Lower Limb Rehabilitation (LLR) using the Vector Gait and Safety System. LLR requires repetitive motions over the span of weeks or months with the aim of restoring mobility. This duration of time poses challenges with motivation and increases the burden on the physical therapists. The use of XR in conjunction with conventional physical therapy could significantly increase motivation, along with providing therapists with new ways of tracking the patient's recovery. Pilot study results will be used to propose new and innovative approaches to physical recovery during inpatient rehabilitation, potentially increasing motivation, enhancing therapy participation, and reducing the overall time taken for recovery.
Interventions
OTHERExtended Reality based Gait Rehabilitation
XR headset augmenting traditional Vector based gait rehabilitation.
Sponsors
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
University at Albany
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Inpatient at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital * Receiving or scheduled to receive Vector-based gait training therapy * At least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment
Exclusion criteria
* Unable to use the Vector due to contraindications for Vector use (\>500 lb or \<30 lb), external halo neck support, severe osteoporosis, uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, unstable fractures) * Unable to follow 2 step commands * Vertigo or vision abnormalities contraindicated for MR use * Unable to ambulate prior to current injury * In the judgment of the clinician, is not a good fit for the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gait Speed | 2 months | Establish the efficacy of integrating Extended Reality (XR) with Vector treatment sessions during inpatient rehabilitation by monitoring the change in gait speed over sessions. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Motivation | 2 months | Track patient motivation over sessions as measured by post session survey response on a 5 point Likert Scale (1-Not motivated, 5 - Very motivated). |
| Patient Confidence | 2 months | Patient confidence in their rehabilitation while using the XR system. Measured by collecting patient feedback on post session survey using a 5 point Likert Scale (1- Not confident, 5- Very confident) |
| Patient Satisfaction | 2 months | Measure how satisfied patient is with their recovery using the XR system. Captured using post session survey question with a 5 point Likert Scale (1-Very dissatisfied, 5- Very satisfied). |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| End of study patient feedback | 2 months | Feedback regarding challenges/difficulties, enjoyability, frustrations, and general suggestions. Collected post rehabilitation via a questionnaire. |
| Patient perceived effectiveness and challenge level | 2 months | Effectiveness of XR session for patient rehabilitation, along with challenge posed via each task for the patient. Collected via post session survey questions with a 5 point Likert Scale (1-Not Effective/Much more challenging, 5- Very effective/Not challenging at all) |
| Ease of Use, Enjoyability and Comfort | 2 months | How easy, enjoyable and comfortable the overall system was for patients to use. Captured through post session survey questions with a 5 point Likert Scale for each (1- Very difficult/Not enjoyable/ Very uncomfortable, 5 - Very Easy/Very Enjoyable/Very comfortable). |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactJeremy Varghese
Backup ContactAmy Teale
Outcome results
None listed