Rehabilitation of hand and arm function using virtual reality

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of a 4-week virtual reality (VR) exergame intervention on handgrip strength and overall arm functionality in ICU patients who have been hospitalized for 48 hours or longer. The study aims to compare the outcomes of this VR-based rehabilitation approach with standard rehabilitation practices. It is a multicenter, mixed-methods randomized controlled trial involving adult patients, focusing on various parameters such as mobility, balance, and support needs. The VR exergame is designed to be safe and engaging, providing a novel method for enhancing recovery in critically ill patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Length of stay ICU ≥48 hours
* Lives in catchment area of one of the Frisian hospitals
* Understands the Dutch language
* Intact motor skills of at least one upper extremity

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active delirium (CAM-ICU ≥1)
* Severe cognitive dysfunction
* Internal cardiac defibrillator

Where it's running

• Dept of intensive care, Medical Centre Leeuwarden
  Leeuwarden, Provincie Friesland, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lise Beumeler, PhD — Frisius Medisch Centrum
• Study coordinator: Lise Beumeler, PhD
• Email: lise.beumeler@mcl.nl
• Phone: (058) 286 6738

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.