Neurologic Dysfunction, Pediatrics, Vibration Therapy
Conditions
Keywords
pediatrics, vibration therapy
Brief summary
This is a single site, mixed methods, feasibility study of the ViBandz device at a Midwest pediatric tertiary care hospital in a physical and occupational therapy clinic.
Detailed description
This proposal is for a single-site, feasibility study of the use of ViBandz in a treatment population. The analysis is a mixed methods approach with quantitative feedback on surveys and a secondary qualitative review of audio/+/- video that was obtained during the device use. The survey will be done immediately after the study on a device in clinic by the parents. If parents do not have time to finish it then, an email will be sent. Video and audio during the visit will provide additional rich data to understand the device beyond what a standard quantitative survey could provide. Subjects will have their standard clinical care- targeted vibration and then after their visit is completed, they will complete the use of the ViBandz This order will occur with all participants.
Interventions
DEVICEViBandz
ViBandz is a device with straps and small vibrating motors that can be worn over muscles for stimulation and targeted vibration therapy. It was created to address the need for a hands-free vibrating device. There are different motor sizes and strap sizes for best fit with the patient. ViBandz also features a base station for powering the device and a key fob used to control the vibration therapy. Once all appropriate signatures have been obtained and all family/subject questions have been addressed, the subject will undergo their scheduled standard clinical Care (SOC) visit. The time with the ViBandz (10-15 minutes) will be less than full traditional targeted therapy (45 minutes) will help to control for subject fatigue as the vibration feeling stimulates muscles.: Video recordings via an iPad or similar device may be obtained during the subject's visit. These videos will allow for a closer inspection of subject interaction with the ViBandz.
Sponsors
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Months to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
(Children): * Children of ages 6 months to 17 years old * Neurologic conditions resulting in abnormal movement of at least one extremity * Appointment scheduled in CM PT/OT clinic that would include targeted focal vibration as a standard of care
Exclusion criteria
(Children): * Wards of the state Inclusion Criteria (Parent/LAR): * Parent or Legally Authorized Representative of a child with inclusion criteria above * English-speaking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| End User System Usability Feedback on ViBandz | 3-6 months | Overall themes to be investigated will include ease of use, perceived comfort in using the ViBandz in the home setting, suggestions for changes/improvements to the ViBandz, and any additional comments. This will be gathered through the use of the System Usability Survey that will be administered via REDCap to parents following use of the ViBandz device for targeted vibration therapy. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
CONTACTMegan Blaufuss, OTR/L, MS, CPAM
CONTACTRyan Thompson, MS
Outcome results
None listed