Using virtual reality games for rehabilitation in bedridden patients
Feasibility of Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation in Patients With Limited Mobility
This study tests whether using virtual reality games can help bedridden patients improve their physical function during rehabilitation.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Asan Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Songpa-gu, Seoul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06937463 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a rehabilitation program utilizing motion recognition-based games, specifically the Nintendo Ring Fit, for bedridden patients in a hospital setting. Over a two-week period, 28 adult participants will engage in personalized exercise sessions lasting about 30 minutes each, aimed at improving their physical function. The program is designed to accommodate the individual capabilities of each patient, focusing on those with limited mobility due to various medical conditions. The study will assess the safety, compliance, and overall effectiveness of this innovative rehabilitation approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are hospitalized adults aged 19 or older with limited mobility (FAC score of 3 or less).
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to cooperate with rehabilitation exercises due to severe cognitive or physical limitations will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the physical recovery and quality of life for bedridden patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of virtual reality in rehabilitation is gaining traction, this specific application for bedridden patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
* Patients with restricted mobility (FAC 3 or less) among those hospitalized for acute, surgical conditions \* FAC 3: One guardian is required to supervise walking without physical contact * A person who is 19 years of age or older and who has agreed to this study Exclusion criteria: * Those who are unable to cooperate in rehabilitation exercise programs due to inadequate levels of consciousness or cognition - those who have persistent biological instability * A person who is unable to perform most of the exercise programs due to severe limitation of muscle strength or range of motion of the joint, disability of amputation, etc * A person who needs to limit the movement required for the rehabilitation exercise program due to fracture or instability of the skeletal system- A person who is unable to cooperate with the rehabilitation exercise program due to poor vision or hearing * Patients on mechanical ventilation for 24 hours
Where this trial is running
Songpa-gu, Seoul
- Asan Medical Center — Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: won Kim (Associate professor), PhD
- Email: duocl79@gmail.com
- Phone: 82+02-3010-1694
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.