Using music and vibrations to improve hand function after injuries
Multisensory Biofeedback with Musical Interface for Sensorimotor Control Capacity of Hands
NA · National Cheng-Kung University Hospital · NCT04802564
This study is testing if using music and gentle vibrations can help people recover better hand function after injuries when combined with regular therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 52 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Cheng-Kung University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Tainan) |
| Trial ID | NCT04802564 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study explores the use of a multisensory approach combining musical biofeedback and low-amplitude vibration stimulation to enhance motor performance in patients with hand injuries. The goal is to develop a system that leverages auditory and vibrotactile feedback to promote brain plasticity and improve sensorimotor control. Participants will receive regular hand therapy alongside this innovative treatment to assess its effectiveness in restoring hand function. The study aims to clarify the impact of this combined therapy on motor skills and overall hand function.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with tendon and bone injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, or other significant impairments affecting hand function.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive, perceptual, or language comprehension deficits, as well as those experiencing severe pain and swelling in the upper limbs, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve hand function and quality of life for patients recovering from hand injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of musical biofeedback and vibrotactile stimulation is novel, similar multisensory approaches have shown promise in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * tendon and bone injury in hand, wrist, and forearm; peripheral nerve injury in upper extremity; replantation; a combination of nerve and tendon or vascular injury; the protective sensation of the hand is absent or impaired Exclusion Criteria: * patients with deficits in cognition, perception or language comprehension, as well as severe pain and swelling in the upper limbs
Where this trial is running
Tainan
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital — Tainan, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hsiu-Yun Hsu, Ph.D
- Email: hyhsu@mail.ncku.edu.tw
- Phone: 886-6-2353535
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.
Conditions: Hand Injuries, musical biofeedback, auditory, vibrotactile stimulation