Using augmented reality to improve recovery after hip fractures in older adults
Improving Function and Mobility in Geriatric Patients After a Femoral Neck Fracture Who Are Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation Using an Augmented Reality Practice System - SELFIT
This study is testing if using an augmented reality system can help older adults recover better from hip fractures by improving their walking and balance compared to regular physical therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Meir Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kfar saba) |
| Trial ID | NCT06029361 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the effects of the SELFIT augmented reality system on functional outcomes, walking, and balance in geriatric patients recovering from hip fractures. It involves 50 participants aged 65 and older, who will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group using the SELFIT system or a control group receiving standard physical therapy. Over a 21-day period, both groups will participate in physical therapy sessions, with the experimental group incorporating 15 minutes of SELFIT training. The study aims to assess improvements in physical function and patient satisfaction following rehabilitation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults aged 65 and above who can walk independently or with supervision prior to their fracture.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive decline, complications from surgery, or previous neurological injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and improve quality of life for older adults after hip fractures.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing augmented reality in rehabilitation have shown promising results, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to walk independently or under supervision before the fracture * Patients with full weight bearing on the operated leg according to the instructions of an orthopedic surgeon (FWB - Full Weight Bearing) * Patients who are able to walk with an assistive device FIM 3 and above (FIM Functional independence measure) * Mental competence after a comprehensive assessment by a Geriatric Specialist Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cognitive decline following dementia or delirium * Patients with complications after surgery - infection or bleeding in the surgical area * Patients with previous neurological injury or current CNS disease. * Patients with a previous lower limb fracture in the last 5 years.
Where this trial is running
Kfar saba
- Meir Medical Center — Kfar saba, Israel (Recruiting)
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.