Using virtual reality to assess and train patients with degenerative lumbar spine diseases
Clinical Effectiveness and Biomechanics Study for Remote Intelligent Interactive Virtual Reality Assessment and Rehabilitation in Patients With Degenerative Lumbar Spine Diseases
This study is testing if virtual reality can help people with degenerative lumbar spine diseases improve their movement and get physical therapy at home.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Taipei and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05425680 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study combines virtual reality technology with machine learning to evaluate and improve functional movement in patients with degenerative lumbar spine diseases. It aims to develop a waist digital sensor for real-time monitoring and provide exercise instruction with immediate feedback through a tele-rehabilitation platform. The approach allows patients to receive physical therapy care at home, particularly beneficial for those avoiding hospital visits due to health concerns. The outcomes are expected to enhance treatment effectiveness and reduce medical costs for patients and their families.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 50 to 80 who can stand and walk independently for 5 minutes and have been diagnosed with degenerative lumbar spine diseases.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological disorders, metabolic diseases, or vestibular diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve access to rehabilitation for patients with degenerative lumbar spine diseases.
How similar studies have performed: While the integration of virtual reality and telehealth in rehabilitation is gaining traction, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. able to stand and walk for 5 minutes independently 2. aged between 50 and 80 years 3. received a diagnosis of DLSD based on imaging Exclusion Criteria: 1. neurological disorder such as stroke or spinal cord injury 2. metabolic disease such as diabetes mellitus 3. vestibular disease such as Meniere's disease.
Where this trial is running
Taipei and 1 other locations
- National Taiwan University Hospital or Movement Science Lab of National Taiwan University — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
- National Taiwan University Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Wei-Li Hsu, Ph.D. — National Taiwan University
- Study coordinator: Wei-Li Hsu, Ph.D.
- Email: wlhsu@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: 886-2-3366-8127
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.