Using virtual reality and robotics for rehabilitation in inflammatory myopathy
The Effect of a Virtual Reality-Based Robot-Assisted Dual-Task Intervention on Motor Rehabilitation and Psychological Distress in Patients With Inflammatory Myopathy: a Randomised Controlled Trial
This study is testing if using virtual reality and robots for rehab can help people with inflammatory myopathy recover better than regular physical therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Poland Research network |
| Locations | 1 site (Warsaw) |
| Trial ID | NCT06968819 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to determine if a virtual reality-based robot-assisted dual-task intervention can enhance rehabilitation outcomes compared to standard physical therapy for patients with inflammatory myopathy. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will use robotic devices for training, or a control group that will undergo traditional rehabilitation sessions with physiotherapists. Both groups will engage in their respective programs for 4 to 6 weeks, with follow-up assessments conducted 6 weeks post-rehabilitation to evaluate improvements in muscular strength and psychological well-being.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who meet specific criteria for myositis and exhibit reduced muscular strength.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cardiopulmonary diseases, concurrent malignancies, severe psychiatric disorders, or other injuries preventing exercise participation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved rehabilitation outcomes and enhanced quality of life for patients with inflammatory myopathy.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of virtual reality and robotics in rehabilitation is gaining interest, this specific approach in inflammatory myopathy is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * age ≥ 18 y.o, * meeting the Bohan/Peter criteria for myositis or the ENMC criteria for immune-mediated necrotising myopathy and for inclusion body myositis, * reduced muscular strength defined by ≤ 64/80 result in MMT-8 and/or ≤ 7/10 result in MMT in ≥ 1 proximal muscle group Exclusion Criteria: * severe cardiopulmonary diseases, * concurrent malignancies, * severe psychiatric disorders * injuries and comorbidities preventing exercise participation
Where this trial is running
Warsaw
- National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation — Warsaw, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aleksandra Markowska — National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
- Study coordinator: Aleksandra Markowska
- Email: axmarkowska@gmail.com
- Phone: +48600229220
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.