Using an augmented reality app to analyze movements in stroke survivors and healthy elderly
Kinematics of Upper Limb Movements Provoked by an Augmented Reality App in Comparison to Therapy Exercises.
This study is testing a new augmented reality app to see how it helps stroke survivors and healthy older adults improve their arm movements during home rehabilitation exercises.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sint Maartenskliniek Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ubbergen, Gelderland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06516120 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the kinematics of upper limb movements provoked by a home-based rehabilitation app that utilizes augmented reality. Sixteen healthy elderly individuals and sixteen stroke survivors will participate in a one-time measurement session lasting 1.5 hours, where they will perform therapy exercises and games designed to elicit similar movements. The study aims to understand how instructions and the app influence movement quality and execution in a home rehabilitation setting. By analyzing these movements, the research seeks to improve home rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors and elderly individuals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include stroke survivors with mild to moderate upper limb impairment and healthy individuals aged 60 years or older who are smartphone users.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairments or upper limb impairments not caused by a stroke may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance home rehabilitation methods, leading to better recovery outcomes for stroke survivors and improved mobility for healthy elderly individuals.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of augmented reality in rehabilitation is a growing field, this specific approach focusing on kinematics in a home-based setting is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria stroke survivors: * People who suffered from a stroke at least 2 months ago. * Smartphone users * Mild to moderate upper limb impairment (Medical Research Council Scale for Muscle Strength (MRC) ≥ 2) Exclusion Criteria stroke survivors: * Severe cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment \< 19) * Visual impairments (which cannot be corrected with glasses) * Upper limb impairments not caused by the stroke Inclusion Criteria healthy elderly: * 60 years or older * Smartphone users Exclusion Criteria healthy elderly: * Visual impairments (which cannot be corrected with glasses) * Upper limb impairments which can affect smartphone use
Where this trial is running
Ubbergen, Gelderland
- Sint Maartenskliniek — Ubbergen, Gelderland, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Noël Keijsers, Prof. — Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior, Radboud University
- Study coordinator: Merle Matijsen, MSc
- Email: m.matijsen@maartenskliniek.nl
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.